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Windows Xp configuration guide
Configuration guide to the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools and drivers of Microsoft Windows XP.
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 J of this procedure.
a) On the Desktop,
- 1) click the Start button,
- 2) and then select Run.
- 1) in the Open field write: services.msc,
- 2) then click on OK.
c) In the 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.
d) 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 at the end close Services window.
e) On the Desktop,
- 1) click the Start button,
- 2) select Connect to,
- 3) and then Show all connections
f) In Network Connections window,
- 1) using the RIGHT mouse button click on Local Area Connection,
- 2) then select Properties.
g) In 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 drop down list 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) then click on Configure…
i) In EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties window,
- 1) remove the check in Automatically use my Windows logon name and password box,
- 2) then click OK on ALL Properties (EAP MSCHAPv2, Protected EAP Properties, Local Area Connection Properties) windows.
j) 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
k) In Enter Credentials window,
- 1) insert your Username, 2) and Password (the same of SISSA webmail),
- 3) leave the Logon domain field empty,
- 4) then click OK.