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Configuring Windows XP for Publicly Accessible Network Ports


Overview
The 802.1x protocol is the protocol that is used for wired access to the Universitys network (PittNet) through publicly accessible
network ports. These connections may be located in residence halls, classrooms, conference rooms, or other public areas. The simplest
way to connect is to use our automated wizard. If the wizard does not work, you can use the steps in this document to manually
configure your Windows computer to use network ports in public areas and residence halls. You must have administrative rights to
your computer to complete these steps.
Before you manually configure your computer, be sure to install the required InCommon certificates using the steps in the help sheet
titled Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Windows).

Enable the Wired Auto Configuration Service


Be sure you have connected your computer to the network port with an Ethernet cable before you begin the steps below.
1.

Click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

2.

Click Administrative Tools and then select Services.

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Right click on Wired AutoConfig and select Properties.

4.

Set Startup type to Automatic, click on the Start button, and then wait for the service to start.

5.

Click Apply to save changes, then click OK.

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Configure the Native 802.1x Client on Your Computer


Be sure you have connected your computer to the network port with an Ethernet cable before you begin the steps below.
1.

Click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

2.

Select Network Connections, right-click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties.

3.

Select the Authentication tab. Ensure the following options are selected as follows:
a.
b.
c.

4.

Check box next to Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network.
Set the network authentication method to Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP).
Unchecked box next to Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network.

Click the Settings button. Ensure the following options are selected as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Check box next to Validate server certificate.


Check box next to Connect to these servers and set to ias.cssd.pitt.edu
Check box next AddTrust External CA Root under Trusted Root Certification Authorities
Check box next to Do not prompt user to authorize
Set Authentication Method to Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).
Check box next to Enable Fast Reconnect.

5.

After you have confirmed these settings, click the Configure button.

6.

Ensure the box is unchecked next to Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) and click
OK.

7.

Click OK to exit the Protected EAP Properties window.

8.

Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.

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The computer will now attempt to connect to the network. A pop-up message will display at the bottom of the screen that reads
Click here to select a certificate or other credentials for connection to the network. Click within the pop-up message.

Note: It may take a moment for this message to display.


10. Enter the username and password in the Enter Credentials window and click OK. The Logon domain field will remain blank.

11. The computer will now authenticate and connect to the network.

Get Help
The Technology Help Desk at 412 624-HELP [4357] is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your technologyrelated questions. Questions can also be submitted via the Web at technology.pitt.edu.

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