Wireless LAN connection for Student/Staff owned devices. Windows 7. Internet Explorer 8. Paul Normington. Updated: 16/01/2013

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1 Wireless LAN connection for Student/Staff owned devices Windows 7 Internet Explorer 8 Paul Normington Updated: 16/01/2013 This document explains the concise steps required to connect to the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE s wireless network using their own device with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8. This document is a guide only.

2 Contents 1. Institute Wireless Network Disclaimer Setting up Wireless Network (GOTAFE-WLAN) Connect to Network Configure Proxy Settings to access Internet Fequently Asked Questions These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 2.

3 1. Institute Wireless Network Disclaimer Disclaimer Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Wireless Network Access. The Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE provides the Wireless Network as it stands and does not accept responsibility for any risks inherent with wireless network communications including interruptions, viruses, drop-outs and other harmful activities. Due to the nature of Wireless technology we do not recommend that users transmit private or sensitive information via the Wireless Network. As a user of this Wireless Network, you are solely responsible for all information you transmit. Use of the Wireless Network is subject to monitoring for security, unacceptable behaviour, as set out in the Institutes Electronic Communications Procedure for Staff and Access to Institute Computing and Communications Systems for non employees form, and/or network management reasons. Limited technical support will be provided in the form of published instructions for users to access the Wireless Network predominantly within a Windows environment. Any changes a user makes to his/her own device due to these instructions is the sole responsibility of the user and the Institute does not accept any warranty for any damage to hardware or the loss of data. Agreement By entering "I have read and agree with the Policy Above" below, you are entering into a binding agreement. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 3.

4 2. Setting up Wireless Network (GOTAFE-WLAN) These instructions have been developed with the purpose to guide all users to be able to configure their own devices to access the GOTAFE-WLAN wireless network. Within the Windows 7 environment there are many shortcuts to services/features, if you re competent/confident within the Windows 7 environment please feel free to apply them. This guide was tested with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8, the Windows Wireless Utility is used configure the Wireless Network. If you have an alternate utility to configure your wireless networks please refer to 5. Frequently Asked Questions 8. Security regarding the Authentication and Encryption types to configure. 1. By connecting to the GOTAFE wireless network (GOTAFE-WLAN) you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the terms of use above. 2. Log into Windows and make sure your wireless network adapter is switched on. If you are unsure how to turn your network adaptor on, please refer to your devices manufacturers instructions. 3. Left click the Start button, left click Control Panel. 4. In the Control Panel, left click View network status and tasks. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 4.

5 5. Left click Manage Wireless Networks.. 6. Left click Add.. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 5.

6 7. Left click Manually create a network profile.. 8. Type GOTAFE-WLAN in the Network name text box. Left click on the down arrow on the Security type drop down menu and select WPA2-Enterprise. Ensure Encryption type is set to AES. Left click the Start this connection automatically to remove the tick. Left click Next button. 9. Left click Change connection settings These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 6.

7 10. Left click the Security tab. 11. Left click the tick box beside Remember my credentials for this connection each time I m logged on to remove the tick. Left click the Advanced settings button. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 7.

8 12. Left click Specify authentication mode tick box to enable it. From the drop down menu, left click User authentication. Left click OK. 13. From GOTAFE-WLAN Wireless Network Properties confirm that Choose a network authentication method is set to Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP). Left click Settings. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 8.

9 14. Left click the Validate server certificate tick box to remove the tick. Left click the Select authentication method Configure button, 15. Left click the Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) tick box to remove the tick. Left click OK. 16. Left click OK to close the Protected EAP properties. 17. Left click OK to close the GOTAFE-WLAN Wireless network properties. 18. Left click Close to close the Manually connect to a wireless network. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 9.

10 3. Connect to Network 1. Left click the Wireless Network icon in the notification area. 2. Left click GOTAFE-WLAN. Left click Connect. 3. Enter your username and password. Left click OK. Note: If you are a student, the username will be your student identification number without the preceding letters for example, student ABC username will be , the password will be your date of birth in the following format ddmmyyyy eg ) 4. To check you connection status, Left click the Wireless Network icon in the notification area. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 10.

11 4. Configure Proxy Settings to access Internet 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Left click the Tools menu (Note that Tools can be found in the menu as indicated with the blue arrow). Left click Internet Options. 3. Left click Connections. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 11.

12 4. Left click LAN Settings button. 5. In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings, make sure a tick is in the Automatically detect settings box. Note: Changing this setting may affect your home internet browsing. Prior to making this change, take note of the original settings. 6. Left click OK to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings. 7. Left click OK to close the Internet Options. 8. When you start to browse the internet a login screen will appear, please enter your username (preceded by GODOM\ for example godom\ ) and password. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 12.

13 5. Fequently Asked Questions 1. Where can I access wireless networking? All campuses currently have access to wireless networking connectivity is available in various locations around the campuses, within buildings and some outside areas. 2. Coverage Currently coverage maps are unavailable, in the future we are hoping to publish some form of maps to users. Wireless connection is available at all major campuses: Fryers St, Shepparton Wanganui Rd, Shepparton Docker St, Wangaratta Tone Rd, Wangaratta Barr Reserve, Wangaratta Samaria Rd, Benalla Wallis St, Seymour Mason St, Warragul Research Close, Werribee 3. Who can connect? All staff/students who have a current Active Directory user account. 4. At what distance will I receive a wireless signal? The wireless network was designed to provide coverage in buildings and some outside areas. The signal strength will be dependent on obstacles between the device and access point within the area. Another factor that can have impact is interference such as wireless handsets and microwave ovens. Access points have been positioned for best possible coverage with minimal interference. 5. Will my wireless connection be as quick as if I was connected to the physical LAN? No. 6. Will I be able to associate to a particular access point? No. The wireless client will connect to the best available signal. You may also find that when you move out of an area it will not reassociate with a closer access point, this is because it is still having a good enough connection to the original access point. 7. Supported standards a supports 54Mbps at 5GHz b supports 11Mbps at 2.4GHz (This has been turned off due to performance issues.) g supports 54Mbps at 2.4GHz n supports up to 300 Mbps at 2.4/5GHz (300 Mbps is theoretical, in testing this has not been achieved) 8. Security The GOTAFE-WLAN wireless network uses WPA2 Network Authentication and AES Data encryption to authenticate users to the Directory Services. 9. Services available On the GOTAFE-WLAN you will be able browse all public internet sites. 10. Printing Printing is currently not available. Note: It is not recommended to transmit any sensitive or private data across a wireless network. Wireless Services are only available from 6.30am 10.30pm every day. These instructions are subject to change without notice. (27 th April, 2011) 13.