Configuring WPA/WPA2 for WindowsXP
The University has two wireless networks: uOttawa and uOttawa-WPA. You should only associate with these networks. Networks with other names (EG, FreeInternet, OttawaU, etc) are rogue networks which are not part of the University. They may be there as an attempt to steal your password or other confidential information. Note that the University’s networks, both the VPN and WPA, use secure encryption to prevent others from viewing your traffic.
Important Note
This procedure makes use of Windows Zero Configuration and will subsequently disable all pre-installed wireless management utilities. You may need to reconfigure your system to accommodate these additional wireless networks (e.g. home wireless network).
Requirements
In order to connect to the University’s wireless network uOttawa-WPA with Windows XP, your system must have:
- Service Pack 3 installed
- A fully functioning and enabled WPA/WPA2 compatible network card
- Up-to-date AntiVirus
Initial Configuration
1. Under the Start Menu, choose Control Panel then double click on Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear.
2. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window will open.
3. Select the Wireless Networks Tab.
4. Place a checkmark beside Use Windows to Configure my Wireless Network Settings.
5. Click the Add button.
6. In the Wireless Network Properties window, select the Association Tab and enter the following:
- SSID = uOttawa-WPA (this is case sensitive)
- Network Authentication = WPA2
- Data Encryption = AES
7. Select the Authentication Tab and select the following:
a. EAP Type = Protected EAP (PEAP)
b. Click the Properties button
c. Place a checkmark beside Validate Server Certificate.
d. Place a checkmark beside Connect To These Servers: and type in Mobile.uottawa.ca in the space beneath it.
e. In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities: list, scroll down and place a checkmark beside Thawte Premium Server CA.
f. Select Authentication Method = Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) and click the Configure button.
g. Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon
Getting Connected
If you see the pop-up in Step 4, go to step 4. If no pop-up or need to select the right Wireless Connection go to step 1:
- Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the Windows System Tray and choose View Available Wireless Connections.
- If uOttawa-WPA is either Manual or Automatic, double click on it. If the status is Connected, then you are already connected.
- The status will change to Validating identity.
- The following pop-up will appear in the System Tray:
- Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
- Close the Wireless Network Connection Status window and enter your User name and Password in the Enter Credentials window. Do not put anything for the Logon domain.
**The User name and Password is the same as your InfoWeb account. Please note that if your InfoWeb password contains letters, they must be entered in UPPERCASE. If your password has more than 8 characters, type in only the first 8.
Login |
Student |
Employee |
User name |
Student # only |
"E" followed by employee # without the three first numbers |
Password |
Same password as your InfoWeb account (all characters must be uppercase) |
Same password as your InfoWeb account (all characters must be uppercase) |
Logon domain |
Blank |
Blank |
