Connecting to Wireless Using Windows XP

Secured wireless is now available at all CVTC campuses. When connected with a personal device, you will have access to the Internet only and not to any other CVTC network resources. The instructions below show how to use the built-in Windows XP utility to set up a wireless network connection.

• Wireless hardware that supports WPA authentication with AES or TKIP encryption
• A current CVTC employee/student username and password

Configuring your Wireless Device

1. Right click My Network Places and choose Properties
2. Right click Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties
3. Click the Wireless Network tab and select Add
4. Set SSID to cvtcwireless Do not enter the quotes and this name is case sensitive
5. Set the Network Authentication to WPA
6. Set the Data encryption to AES or TKIP
7. Click the Authentication tab and set the EAP type to Protected EAP (PEAP)
8. Uncheck Authenticate as computer when computer information is available
9. Click the Properties button
   
10. Uncheck Validate server certificate
11. Set the Select Authentication Method to Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
12. Click the Configure button.
13. Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name and password
14. Click OK
15. Click OK to save and close any additional windows that were opened

At this point, the wireless profile has been configured on the device. You may need to disable then enable your wireless connection and/or you may need to reboot your device for the connectivity to get established.

Depending upon how your device operates, you will probably see some connectivity notice in the System Tray next to the clock. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. This is the same account information you use to log into CVTCs workstations and VISTA. You do not need to enter a domain name.

If you need assistance setting up the wireless connectivity, please contact the help desk at 715-830-5555 or toll free at 877-241-1823. The Help Desk will help with setting up the wireless profile using the Windows utility, confirming your account status and general availability of wireless. They will provide limited assistance in troubleshooting your personal hardware issues and the use of OEM wireless utilities.