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Windows 7 configuration guide
Configuration guide to the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools and drivers of Microsoft Windows 7.
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT PLUG the NETWORK CABLE untill you reach the STEP D of this procedure.
a) On the Desktop:
- 1) click on the Start button;
- 2) and then insert services.msc
- 3) click on services.
- 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: section click on Start;
- 3) then click on OK;
and at the end close Services window.
d) Connect the Ethernet cable!
In the Notification area (bottom-right corner of the Desktop):
- 2) and then on the Open Network and Sharing Center.
e) In the Network and Sharing Center window, Network section, active Connections: field:
click on Local Area Connection.
f) On the Local Area Connection Status window:
click on Properties.
g) In the Local Area Connection Properties window:
- 1) select Authentication tab;
- 2) put a check in 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.
h) In Protected EAP Properties window:
- 1) remove the check in Validate server certificate box;
- 2) verify that in Select Authentication Method Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) is selected;
- 3) click on Configureā¦.
i) In EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties window:
- 1) remove the check in Automatically use my Windows logon name and password box;
- 2) click OK on this window and in Protected EAP Properties window (step h) too.
j) In the Local Area Connection Properties window, Authentication tab:
click on Additional Settingsā¦
k) On the Advanced settings window:
- 1) put a check in Specify authentication mode box;
- 2) in User or computer authentication drop down list;
- 3) select User authentication;
- 4) then click on Save credentials.
l) In the Windows Security window:
- 1) insert your your SISSA username
- 2) and insert your your SISSA password
- 3) then click OK here and on ALL windows in order to save and confirm all settings.