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What you need  

You must be a member of the University Community to use the WiUAlbany wireless service available on campus. You will need your NetID, your UNIX cluster password and a computer with an 802.11 b/g wireless card that supports WPA.

NOTE: WiUAlbany is the University's wireless network.  The residential wireless internet service is available to students with Apogee accounts.

What you get  

UA_WPA is the University's WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) offering that allows for authenticated, encrypted access into the University's ethernet network. WPA requires authentication to connect to the wireless network, but once connected no second authentications are required. WPA provides per-user session encryption, making it a secure wireless network.  WiUAlbany wireless service is available in the Libraries, the Campus Center, portions of the Podium, SEFCU Arena, areas of the East campus, and on the Downtown Campus.

Please Note: At this time, ITS does not offer support for hand held devices with WPA nor does using WPA on a computer that is not the property of the University at Albany obligate the University to provide technical support for the computer.

What happens next  

Take your wireless enabled computer to any WiUAlbany location on campus, turn it on and start your Internet browser.

If you have already configured your computer for UA_WPA, you will be prompted for your NetID and UNIX password when your computer connects to the WPA network.
If you do not have WPA configured, you will land on the Welcome page for WiUAlbany and be instructed to configure UA_WPA. 

To configure your computer for UA_WPA , select your operating system below and follow the instructions.  

     

Windows XP SP2

Windows Vista

Mac OS X 10.0

All Other Operating Systems


WPA Connection Instructions for Windows XP SP2 (assumes your wireless is controlled by Windows)

For detailed instructions with screenshots, click here
  1. Right-click on the wireless network icon next to your clock and choose View available wireless networks
  2. Double click on the UAlbanyWiFi entry to disconnect from this network. Click on Yes to confirm.
  3. Click the Change advanced settings link on the left hand side of the window.
  4. Click the Wireless Networks tab at the top of the properties window.
  5. Click the Add button under the Preferred Networks section.
  6. In captial letters, enter UA_WPA in the network name field. Set the Network Authentication to WPA and the Data Encryption to TKIP.
  7. Click the Authentication Tab, and select Protected EAP (PEAP) for the EAP type. Clear the Authenticate as computer when computer information is available checkbox.
  8. Click the Properties button. Ensure the Validate server certificate box is checked. Select Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP-v2) for Authentication Method. Make sure "Enable Fast Reconnect" is checked.
  9. Click the Configure button. Clear the Automatically use my Windows logon name and password checkbox. Click OK.
  10. Click OK on all the remaining windows.
  11. When you are within range of a wireless network access point, a message balloon should appear next to your clock asking you to provide a certificate or other credentials to authenticate to the network. Click in side the balloon, and supply your NetID & UNIX password. NO DOMAIN IS NEEDED
  12. You may also see a Validate Server Certificate window - Click OK

WPA Connection Instructions for Windows Vista (assumes your wireless is controlled by Windows)

For detailed instructions with screenshots, click here
  1. Right-click on the network icon next to your clock and choose Network and Sharing Center
  2. Select Manage Wireless Networks in the left menu, Press the Add button
  3. Select "Manually connect to a wireless network"
  4. In captial letters, enter UA_WPA for the Network name
  5. Select "WPA-Enterprise" for Security type.
  6. Select "TKIP" for Encryption type.
  7. You can either check or un-check the option "Start this connection automatically" to have your computer automatically connect to UA_WPA when is sees the wireless signal.
  8. Check the box for "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting."
  9. Select the Security tab, make sure "Protected EAP (PEAP)" is selected for the authentication method and then click Settings
  10. Ensure the Validate server certificate box is checked. Make sure "Enable Fast Reconnect" is checked.
  11. Select "Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)" for the Authentication Method and select Configure.
  12. Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)"
  13. Click "OK", "OK", "OK" and "Close" to finish the connection setup wizard.
  14. When you are within range of a wireless network access point, a message balloon should appear next to your clock asking you to provide a certificate or other credentials to authenticate to the network. Click in side the balloon, and supply your NetID & UNIX password. NO DOMAIN IS NEEDED
  15. You may also see a Validate Server Certificate window - Click OK

WPA Connection Instructions for Mac OS X 10.0

For detailed instructions with screenshots, click here
  1. Click on the Airport symbol at the top of the screen
  2. Click on "Other.." from the drop-down menu
  3. In captial letters, enter UA_WPA for Network Name, set Wireless Security to WPA Enterprise.
  4. Enter in your NetID and UNIX password for User Name and Password, Click OK
  5. You will see a screen regarding Authentication, Click Continue
  6. Please note that it may take several seconds for your credentials to be authenticated - Internet access is not granted until the authentication is complete.

Generic Instructions for All Other Operating Systems (or if Windows does not control your wireless)

For detailed instructions with screenshots, click here
  1. The wireless network is named UA_WPA (capital letters)
  2. The authentication type is WPA.
  3. The data encryption is TKIP.
  4. The EAP type is Protected EAP (PEAP) using the MSCHAP v2 authentication method.
  5. The login is your NetID and UNIX password.

how it works  

After you configuring your computer for UA_WPA, launching your Internet browser in a WiUAlbany location may prompt for your NetID and UNIX password as the computer connects to the WPA network.

for more information  

University Affiliates (have valid NetID & UNIX password): For assistance with completing the setup for UA_WPA, visit the ITS HelpDesk in LC-27.  

Guest of the University:  Please contact your sponsoring department for assistance.  Guests of faculty members or departments are assisted by the sponsoring department's Technology Coordinator.

Event Planners: If you are planning an event that requires the use of the University's wireless network by visitors or non-affiliates, please contact your Technology Coordinator to make arrangements in advance of the event date.

Map of wireless access areas on the uptown academic podium in Adobe Acrobat format.

Wireless Request Form
Telecommunications Wireless Access Point (WAP) installation request form

Related Services  
Forgot your password?
Obtain your NetID or reset your password         Password Reset

Related News/Alerts  
April 11, 2007     UAlbany Goes Wireless in Residence Halls (Apogee)

Relevant Policies  
When connecting to the UAlbany wireless network, you are expected to abide by the University's Responsible Use of Information Technology policy.



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