Windows Vista configuration guide

Configuration guide to the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools and drivers of Microsoft Windows Vista.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT PLUG the NETWORK CABLE untill you reach the end of the STEP K of this procedure.

a) On the Desktop:

• 1) click on the Start button;
• 2) and then insert services.msc in search bar;
• 3) using the right mouse button click on services;
• 4) then select Run as administrator.

b) In Services window (in the following image there is a part only…):

• 1) look for Wired AutoConfig service (or Configurazione automatica reti cablate in Italian), click on it using the right mouse button;
• 2) and select Properties.

c) In the Wired AutoConfig Properties window:

• 1) in Startup type drop down list select Automatic;
• 2) in Service status field click on Start;
• 3) then click on OK button.

and close Services window.


d) On the Desktop:

• 1) click on the Start button;
• 2) select Network.

e) In the Network window:
click on Network and Sharing Center.


f) In the Network and Sharing Center window:
on the same line of Local Area Connection (LAN) click on View Status.


g) In Local Area Connection Status window:
click on Properties.


h) In Local Area Connection Properties window:

• 1) select Authentication tab;
• 2) put a check on Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication box;
• 3) verify that in Choose a network authentication method: field Protected EAP (PEAP) is selected;
• 4) then click on Settings.

i) In Protected EAP Properties window:

• 1) remove the check in Validate server certificate box;
• 2) Verify that in Select Authentication Method: drop down list Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) is selected;
• 3) Click on Configure….

j) In EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties window:

• 1) remove the check in Automatically use my Windows logon name and password box;
• 2) then click OK here and on all window Properties (EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties, Protected EAP Properties, Local Area Connection Properties).

k) Connect the Ethernet cable then in the Notification area (bottom-right corner of the Desktop) will appear a pop-up window:
click on it in order to enter your credentials.


l) In Enter Credentials window:

• 1) insert your SISSA username
• 2) and insert your SISSA password
• 3) leave the Logon domain field empty;
• 4) then click OK.