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Configuring Windows 98/Me to Access the Wireless Network

Quicknote # 55

October 2007

 

Introduction:

This Quicknote is written to assist UM-Flint students, faculty, and staff configuring their computers to access the campus wireless network using Windows 98 or Me.

Before You Begin:

This Quicknote assumes that your wireless card is installed and configured according to the specifications provided by the

Table of Contents

¨        Introduction

¨        Before You Begin

¨        Locating Your Ethernet MAC Address

¨        Register Your MAC Address

¨        Configuring Your Computer

¨       Additional Resources

manufacturer.  As you proceed through the steps below, some of the options may vary slightly.  However, we recommend that you make a note of these items in the event of unforeseen problems at a later date.  This information might be valuable to the ITS HelpDesk consultant assisting you.

Locating Your Ethernet MAC Address:

Internal Wireless Card

1.      Click on your Start button.

2.      Select Run.

3.      Type the Following command in the Open field: winipcfg.

4.      A small window called IP Configuration will open. If the first field has “PPP Adapter” or something similar listed, click the small black arrow to the right of the field and select the Wireless Card Adapter.  The MAC address for your adapter appears in the Adapter Address field.

5.      It will look something like this 44-45-53-54-00-00. Write down the MAC address you’ll need to register it next.

External Wireless Card

You are able to find your MAC address simply by looking on the bottom of the wireless card.  Write down the MAC address you’ll need to register it next.

How to Register Your MAC Address:

For Students

  1. Login to SIS at www.umflint.edu/sis.
  2. Click on link to Personal Information.
  3. Click on link to My Campus Computer Account.
  4. Click on link to Register Wireless Device.
  5. Enter the MAC Address where prompted.
  6. Check the box stating you agree with the user agreement.

For Faculty


 
  1. Login to SIS at www.umflint.edu/sis.
  2. Click on link to Personal Information.
  3. Click on link to My Campus Computer Account.
  4. Click on link to Register Wireless Device.
  5. Enter the MAC Address where prompted.
  6. Check the box stating you agree with the user agreement.

Note: Faculty members can register up to 3 wireless devices at a given time.

For Staff

 

If you have an SIS account, please follow the directions for Faculty & Students. If you do not have an SIS account, in order to register your MAC address, you will have to contact the HelpDesk and place a work ticket.

Configuring Your Computer:

These instructions were written using Windows 98 operating system and a Cisco Aironet 350 Series PCMCIA wireless card.  Please keep in mind that every operating system and card is slightly different.  These steps will be similar, but may not be exactly the same.

  1. Right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon on the Desktop and click Properties.
  2. Select the Configuration tab, then select the IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol wireless card name and click Properties.
  3. Select the Advanced tab, select SSID from the Property list, and in the value box enter 80211net.
  4. Click OK (Twice) and restart the computer when prompted.

Now, that you have configured your wireless card you are ready to access the services see Quicknote #15.

Additional Resources:

Please visit the Wireless support page at http://www.umflint.edu/its/helpdesk/support_centers/wireless.htm.

ITS Quicknotes are available in the Student Computer Lab in 206 MSB, at the ITS HelpDesk in 207A MSB or on-line at http://www.umflint.edu/its/helpdesk.htm. 

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a division of Information Technology Services at The University of Michigan-Flint.

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