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Configuring Windows XP to Access UMF_SECURE Wireless Network
http://www.umflint.edu/helpdesk/articles/251/1/Configuring-Windows-XP-to-Access-UMF_SECURE-Wireless-Network/Page1.html
Thomas Stockwell
I am a computer science major at the University of Michigan-Flint, and I am currently working as both a HelpDesk Consultant and Computer Lab Consultant in the ITS department.  Along with my programming endeavors at the University of Michigan, I am also a writer for the CodeProject website (http://www.codeproject.com).  A link to my profile and programming articles can be found at: http://www.codeproject.com/script/Membership/Profiles.aspx?mid=2196668 
By Thomas Stockwell
Published on 03/10/2009
 
The UMF_SECURE wireless network is a replacement of the UMF_BASIC wireless network that has been used by the campus for the past few years. This tutorial will explain how to connect to this wireless network with the Windows XP operating system.

Configuring Network Settings:

  1. Click the Start button.
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  2. Click Control Panel on the Start menu.
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  3. Double-click Network Connections in the Control Panel.
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  4. Right-click your wireless network adapter.
  5. Click Properties on the context menu.
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  6. Click the Wireless Networks.
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  7. Click Add on the Wireless Networks tab.
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  8. Enter UMF_SECURE in the Network name (SSID) field.
  9. Select WPA2 from the Network Authentication drop down menu.
  10. Select AES from the Data encryption drop down menu.
  11. Click the Authentication Tab.
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  12. Select Protected EAP (PEAP) from the EAP type drop down menu.
  13. Click Properties on the Authentication tab.
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  14. Uncheck the Validate server certificate checkbox.
  15. Select Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) from the Authentication Method drop down menu.
  16. Click Configure in the Authentication Method section.
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  17. Uncheck the Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) checkbox.
  18. Click OK on the EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties dialog.
  19. Click OK on the Protected EAP Properties dialog.
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  20. Click OK on the Connection Properties dialog.
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Authenticating the Connection:

  1. Click the Wireless Network Connection balloon to initiate the authentication process.
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  2. Enter your uniquename@umflint.edu in the User name field.
  3. Enter your LAN password in the Password field.
  4. Click OK. 

You are now connected to the UMF_SECURE wireless network.

Configuring Your Browser

Configure Firefox for Browsing

  1. Open Firefox
  2. Click Tools
  3. Click Options
  4. Click Advanced
  5. Click the Network Tab
  6. Click Settings
  7. Select Automatic Proxy Configuration URL
  8. Type http://cache.umflint.edu/cache.pac


Set FireFox to Not Prompt for Username and Password Continuously

  1. In the Location Bar (address bar) at the top of FireFox type about:config
  2. If you get a warning stating "This might void your warranty!" click I'll be careful, I promise!
  3. On your keyboard press <Ctrl> + <F>
  4. In the Filter Window type network.negotiate-auth.allow-proxies
  5. Double-click network.negotiate-auth.allow-proxies to change the Value from true to false
  6. Close the window
  7. Restart FireFox

Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Click Tools - found in the top right corner
  3. Click Internet Options
  4. Click the Connections tab
  5. Click LAN Settings
  6. Check Automatically Detect Settings
  7. Check Use Automatic Configuration Script
  8. In the Address Field type http://cache.umflint.edu/cache.pac