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Windows Vista configuration guide
Configuration guide to the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools and drivers of Microsoft Windows Vista.
This setting should be done only when a port authentication is required:
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 the Start button,
- 2) and then write 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, 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 Start,
- 3) then click on OK button
and close Services window.
d) On the Desktop,
- 1) click the Start button,
- 2) select Network,
- 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,
- 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 Username and 2) Password (the same of SISSA webmail).
- 3) leave the Logon domain field empty,
- 4) then click OK.