Configuring WPA2 for Windows 7
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 information. Note that the University’s networks, both the VPN based one, and WPA, use 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 7, your system must have:
- A fully functioning and enabled WPA/WPA2 compatible network card
- Up-to-date antivirus
Initial Configuration
1. On the Toolbar, click on the wireless icon (empty bars with a yellow asterix).
2. Click on the uOttawa-WPA network, place a checkmark next to Connect automatically and click on Connect.
3. In the Windows Security window, type in the User name and Password for your InfoWeb account and click OK. 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. Click on OK.
Login |
Student |
Employee |
User name |
Student # only |
"E" followed by employee # without the first three numbers |
Password |
Same password of you InfoWeb account (All characters must be in uppercase) |
Same password of your InfoWeb account (All characters must be in uppercase) |
4. At the Windows Security Alert window, click on Connect.
You are now connected to the wireless network.
If the connection failed, or if you are not able to browse the web, please try the following alternative configuration: http://www.ccs.uottawa.ca/connect/wireless/config-wpa-windows7-alt.html