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. From the Start Menu, choose the Control Panel and then Network and Internet
2. In the left hand menu, choose Manage wireless networks and click Add.
3. Choose Manually create a network profile and enter the following options:
a. Network Name = uOttawa-WPA (this is case sensitive)
b. Security Type = WPA2–Enterprise (or WPA-Enterprise)
c. Encryption Type = AES (if WPA-Enterprise, this = TKIP)
d. Click Next
4. Choose Change connection settings in the next window.
5. Click on the Security tab
a. Change the Network authentication method to : Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)
b. Place a checkmark beside Remember my credentials for this connection each time I’m logged on
c. Click the Setting button
d. Place a checkmark beside Validate server certificate
e. Place a checkmark beside Connect to these Servers: and type in mobile.uottawa.ca
f. In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities: list, scroll down and place a checkmark beside Thawte Premium Server CA and Thawte Primary Root CA.
g. Change Authentication Method to Secured password (EAP – MSCHAP v2)
6. Click the Configure button
a. Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon…
b. Click OK 2 times
c. You will return to the Security tab on the Network Properties window
d. Click on the Advanced Settings button
e. Place check mark in Specify authentication mode
f. Select in the drop down menu User authentication
g. Click on the Save credentials button
Login |
Student |
Employee |
User name |
Student # only |
"E" followed by employee # without the first three numbers |
Password |
Same as your InfoWeb account (All characters must be in uppercase) |
Same as your InfoWeb account (All characters must be in uppercase) |