Connecting Windows 7 to UoN-secure wireless
A step-by-step tutorial to guide you through the process of connecting Windows 7 to the UoN-secure wireless network.
The tutorial has a voiceover option, you can turn this on or off by clicking the speaker button at the bottom of the tutorial.
Text only instructions are also available.
Connecting Windows 7 to UoN-secure (text only instructions)
You can connect Windows 7 to the UoN-secure wireless service:
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click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre
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click on Set up a new connection or network
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select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next
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enter the following:
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Network name
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UoN-secure
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Security type
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WPA2-Enterprise
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Encryption type
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AES
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select Start this connection automatically and click Next
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select Change connection settings, the UoN-secure wireless network properties box appears
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on the Connection tab, untick Connect to a more preferred network if available and select Connect automatically when this network is in range
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on the
Security tab
, ensure the following settings are in place:
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Security type
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WPA2-Enterprise
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Encryption type
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AES
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Network authentication method
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Protected EAP (PEAP)
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tick Remember my credentials for this connection each time I'm logged on
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click the Settings button and select Enable Fast Reconnect. Untick Validate server certificate
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click on Configure. The EAP MSCHAPv2 properties box will appear. Untick this box
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click OK and close all remaining windows
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a window will appear near the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. Enter your University username and password then click OK
You are now setup for UoN-secure. In future, enter your University username and password every time you want to connect.
Help and support
If your laptop does not automatically connect go to Network and internet > Network and Sharing Centre > Manage wireless networks and ensure that UoN-secure is at the top of the Available wireless networks list. You may need to go into the properties of other available networks and ensure that all boxes are unticked.
If you have any problems connecting to UoN-secure after completing these steps, please contact the IT Helpline on 0115 95 16677.
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