Network Configuration

St. Mary's University provides internet access to all students faculty and staff on campus. The instructions illustrated on this site will help you configure your computer to access the internet and network resources of St. Mary's University.

To begin, please select the operating system of the computer you wish to configure. The links can be found in the upper right corner of this page.

Windows 7 Network configuration

To download this page as a PDF click the following link: Win7-802-1X

802.1x for Wired or Wireless LAN

Windows 7 installs with an important service not running. This service is needed for your 802.1X network interface to connect to the network. The following steps describe how to enable this service if you are having troubles connecting to the network using 802.1X

Step 1 - Enabling Wired AutoConfig Service required for 802.1X Auth Service

1. Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance Administrative Tools
2. Scroll down in the list double-click Services
3. Right click Wired AutoConfig
4. Properties
5. Change the option in the drop-down box labeled Startup type to Automatic
6. Apply, Ok, to close out this window
7. Restart your computer
   
   

Step 2 - Configure 802.1X

Step 2a - Wired Connections

1. Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Network and Sharing Center, Change Adapter Settings
2. Right click the "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties" (Continue if prompted)
3. You should see an "Authentication" tab, select it, if not refer to step 1 above
4. Continue with Step 2c
   
   

Step 2b - Wireless Connections

1. Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Network and Sharing Center, Manage Wireless Networks
2. Select "Add" and then "Manually create a network profile"
3. Provide the network name: StMarysUnivWiFiP (case sensitive)
4. Security Type: 802.1x
5. Check box "Connect even is network is not broadcasting"
6. Next
7. Change Connection Settings
8. Continue with Step 2c
   
   

Step 2c - Wired and Wireless Connections (cont.)

1. Ensure Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication is checked
2. Ensure Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP) is selected in the authentication method
3. Settings
4. Uncheck Validate server certificate
5. Ensure Authentication Method: Secured password (EAP MS-CHAP v2) is selected
6. Configure...
7. Unchecked "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and Domain if any)"
8. Two OK's
9. Optionally Check "Remember my credentials for this connection each time I'm logged on" if you would like to automatically connect to this network in the future
10. Select Additional Settings
11. Check "Specify authentication mode" and "User authentication" you can provide your credentials if you like by selecting "Save Credentials"
12. OK and a Close
13. Restart your computer

Connect your Ethernet cable to wall network jack for wired networks or turn on your WLAN interface for wireless networks. When using one connection method disconnect or turn off the other.

Step 3 - Credentials

1. If you did not provide your credentials in step 2C above, you should then see a balloon at the bottom right hand side of the screen indicating "Additional information is required to connect to the network" click here
2. When prompted, provide your user name and password, OK
3. You should now be connected to the network via 802.1X, Subsequent connections to the network should be automatic if you elected to "cache/remember user credentials"
4. If you change your password you will be required to re-enter the password

If you get an authentication failed right away and can't get a pop up to change credentials even after disabling "cache user information" if cisco extensions are available switch authentication protocol from Microsoft Protected EAP to Cisco:PEAP (if available). Then under settings uncheck use anonymous outer identity and uncheck validate server certificate. Then under user credentials click on use saved username and password and fill in blanks.

Windows Vista Network configuration

To download this page as a PDF click the following link: Vista-802-1X

802.1X for Wired or Wireless LAN

Windows Vista installs with an important service not running. This service is needed for your 802.1X network interface to connect to the network. The following steps describe how to enable this service if you are having troubles connecting to the network using 802.1X

Step 1 - Enabling Wired AutoConfig Service required for 802.1X Auth Service

1. Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance Administrative Tools
2. Scroll down in the list double-click Services
3. Right click Wired AutoConfig
4. Properties
5. Change the option in the drop-down box labeled Startup type to Automatic
6. Apply, Ok, to close out this window
7. Restart your computer

Step 2 - Configure 802.1X

1. Start, Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center, Manage Network Connections
2. Double-click on either Local Area Connection for wired connection or Wireless Network Connection
   
   
• Local Area Connection
• Click Properties (Continue if prompted)
• You should see an Authentication or Security tab, select it
  
  
• Wireless Network Connection
• Provide the network name: StMarysUnivWiFiP (case sensitive)
• Security Type: 802.1x
• Check box "Connect even is network is not broadcasting"
• Next
• Change Connection Settings
  
  
3. Ensure Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication is checked
4. Ensure Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP) is selected in the authentication method
5. Settings
6. Uncheck Validate server certificate
7. Ensure Authentication Method: Secured password (EAP MS-CHAP v2) is selected
8. Configure...
9. Unchecked "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and Domain if any)"
10. Two OK's
11. Optionally Check "Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network" if you would like to automatically connect to this network in the future
12. OK and a Close
13. A restart might be required

Connect your Ethernet cable to the network jack on the wall for wired networks or turn on your WLAN interface for wireless networks. When using one disconnect or turn off the other.

Step 3 - Credentials

1. You should then see a balloon at the bottom right hand side of the screen indicating "Additional information is required to connect to the network" click here
2. When prompted, provide your user name and password, OK
3. You should now be connected to the network via 802.1X, Subsequent connections to the network should be automatic if you elected to "cache user credentials"
4. If you change your password you will be required to re-enter the password
   
   

If you get an authentication failed right away and can't get a pop up to change credentials even after disabling "cache user information" if cisco extensions are available switch authentication protocol from Microsoft Protected EAP to Cisco:PEAP (if available). Then under settings uncheck use anonymous outer identity and uncheck validate server certificate. Then under user credentials click on use saved username and password and fill in blanks.

Windows XP Network configuration

To download this page as a PDF click the following link: XP-802-1X

Choose a method

We have two methods available for configuring the network on your XP laptop

1. "Step by Step" XP Wireless LAN PowerPoint presentation which will walk you through how to configure your laptop for our WLAN.
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2. Follow the instructions below
   
   

Enabling Wireless/Wired Zero Configuration Services

Windows XP/Vista may be installed with an important service not running. This service is needed for your 802.1x capable network interface to connect to the network. The following steps describe how to enable this service if you are having troubles connecting to the network using 802.1X

1. Start, Run
2. In the window type services.msc
3. Click the OK button, which will bring up the Services dialogue
4. You may want to maximize the screen
5. Scroll down to "Wireless/Wired Zero Configuration" and select it
6. Action, Properties
7. Change the Startup type to "Automatic" from "Manual" or "Disabled"
8. Start the service
9. Click OK
   
   

Wireless LAN using 802.1X LEAP or CCX capable WLAN manager/utility

1. Disable "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"
   Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, right/click the wireless interface, select Properties
   On the Wireless Network tab, uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"
   You will be using your manufacture provided wireless card manager, OK, Close
   Note: if this is already disabled or there is no Wireless Networks tab then move on to the next step
   
2. Open your manufacturer (OEM) provided wireless network card manager/utility
   Provide the Network Name or SSID StMarysUnivWiFiL (case sensitive)
   Select the security method 802.1x with LEAP
   
3. Provide the STMU login and password
   Most WLAN card managers require the laptop to reboot for the settings to apply
   
   

Wireless LAN using 802.1X PEAP

1. Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, right/click the wireless interface, select Properties
   Ensure the "show icon in notification area when connected" is checked
   On the Wireless Networks tab Check "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" if unchecked
   Advanced, Check Access point networks only, Close
   
2. Select the Add button
   in the Network name (SSID) field type the following SSID StMarysUnivWiFiP (case sensitive)
   Network Authentication: Open
   Data Encryption: Data encryption and Key is provided to me automatically
   
3. Authentication tab (see Enabling "Zero Configuration Service" above)
   Check Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication for this network
   EAP type: Protected EAP (PEAP)
   uncheck authenticate as computer when computer information is available
   Properties, uncheck Validate Server
   Configure, uncheck Automatically use my Windows login, OK
   Check, enable Fast Reconnect, OK, OK, Refresh, OK
   
4. You should then see a balloon indicating Additional information is required to connect to the network, click here
   When prompted, enter your user name in the box labeled User Name, your password in the field labeled Password OK
   You should now be connected to the wired network via 802.1X Subsequent connections to the wired network should be automatic if you elected to "cache user credentials"
   If you change your password you will be required to re-enter the password
   You might need to reboot
   
   

Wired LAN using 802.1X

1. Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, right/click the Ethernet interface, select Properties
   Ensure the "show icon in notification area when connected" is checked
   
2. Authentication tab (see Enabling "Zero Configuration Service" above)
   Check Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication for this network
   EAP type: Protected EAP (PEAP)
   Uncheck "Authenticate as computer when computer information is available"
   Properties, uncheck Validate Server
   Configure, uncheck Automatically use my Windows login, OK
   Check, enable Fast Reconnect, OK, OK, Refresh, OK
   
3. You should then see a balloon indicating Additional information is required to connect to the network, click here
   When prompted, enter your user name in the box labeled User Name, your password in the field labeled Password OK
   You should now be connected to the wired network via 802.1X Subsequent connections to the wired network should be automatic if you elected to "cache user credentials"
   If you change your password you will be required to re-enter the password
   You might need to reboot
   

If you get an authentication failed right away and can't get a pop up to change credentials even after disabling "cache user information" if cisco extensions are available switch authentication protocol from Microsoft Protected EAP to Cisco:PEAP (if available). Then under settings uncheck use anonymous outer identity and uncheck validate server certificate. Then under user credentials click on use saved username and password and fill in blanks.

Mac OS X 10.5 Network configuration

Ensure your desktop software is up to date

1. From the Apple menu, choose Software Update
2. Install all updates
3. Repeat until system is up to date
   
   

Wireless Connection at STMU (802.1X) LEAP

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences
2. From the View menu, choose Network
3. Locations: Edit location, Add location, Name the new location "STMU" Done
4. With AirPort selected in the left hand pane, select the Advanced... button in the lower right hand side
5. With AirPort selected in the upper bar, select the Add (plus) under Preferred Networks:
6. Network Name: StMarysUnivWiFiL (Its case sensitive)
7. Security Type: LEAP User Name: (your stmu user name)
8. Password: (your stmu password)
9. Check Remember this network
10. Select the Add button at the bottom
11. The new network should appear, select OK
12. Ensure AirPort status: On, if not select the Turn AirPort On button
13. Under Network Name: Join Other Network...
14. Network Name: StMarysUnivWiFiL (Its case sensitive)
15. Security Type: LEAP User Name: (your stmu user name)
16. Password: (your stmu password)
17. Select the Join button
18. Once connected select the Apply button
19. If you are done, you might wish to "Click the lock to prevent further changes" at the lower left hand side
20. You may close this window by selecting the red button on the upper left hand corner of the window
21. Open a Web browser or other Internet (TCP/IP) application to verify your connection.

Wired Connection at STMU (802.1X) PEAP

1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to your computer
2. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
3. From the View menu, choose Network.
4. Locations: Edit location, Add locations (plus), Name the new location "STMU" Done
5. With Ethernet selected in the left hand pane
6. Configure: Using DHCP
7. Select the Advanced... button at the bottom
8. You should see "TCP/IP DNS WINS AppleTalk 802.1X Proxies Ethernet" at the top, select 802.1X
9. In the left hand pane you are required to create a profile, select the add (plus) button at the bottom left
10. Add User Profile, and name it STMU-802.1x
11. Provide user name and password, Uncheck TTLS, ensure PEAP is checked
12. Select the "OK" button at the bottom right hand side
13. Select the "Apply" button at the bottom right hand side
14. If you are done, you might wish to Click the lock to prevent further changes on the lower left hand side
15. You may close this window by selecting the red button at the top left hand corner of the window
16. If prompted about a certificate, you may select "Continue" to ignore issue
17. Open a Web browser or other Internet (TCP/IP) application to verify your connection.

Ubuntu Desktop 8.10 Network configuration

To download this page as a PDF click the following link: Ubuntu-802-1X

Ensure all updates are installed:

On the Main Menu bar, on the left hand side

1. Select "System"
2. Select "Administration"
3. Select "Update Manager"
4. Select "Check" at the bottom of the window
5. If any updates are found select "Install Updates"
   
   

Configure 802.1x Wireless LAN (LEAP)

On the Main Menu bar, on the right hand side

1. "Right Click" the network icon (looks like two displays over lapping or a stair step if you are already connected to a wireless network)
2. Select "Edit Connections..." a "Network Connections" window should appear
3. In the "Network Connections" window, select the "Wireless" tab at the top of the window
4. To the right hand side select the "Add" button
5. At the top, provide a good connection name like "STMU Wireless" or the SSID" in this case "StMarysUnivWiFiL"
6. Ensure "Connect automatically" is checked
7. Provide the "SSID:" StMarysUnivWiFiL (Note: case sensitive)
8. Ensure the "Mode:" is Infrastructure
9. Leave the remaining items on this tab BLANK: BSSID, MAC Address, MTU
10. Select the "Wireless Security" tab at the top of the window
11. Select the "Security" pull down and select "LEAP" (Note: LEAP requires the least amount of configuration)
12. You can now provide your "username and password"
13. Check and uncheck "show password" to verify your password is correct
14. Select the "OK" at the bottom of the window
15. You should notice on right hand side of the Main Menu bar, the network icon change to two alternating dots attempting to connect if you are in range of the wireless network.

Once connected you should notice the two dots change to a "stair step" icon indicating signal strength.

Configure 802.1x Wireless LAN (PEAP)

On the Main Menu bar, on the right hand side

1. "Right Click" the network icon (looks like two displays over lapping or a stair step if you are already connected to a wireless network)
2. Select "Edit Connections..." a "Network Connections" window should appear
3. In the "Network Connections" window, select the "Wireless" tab at the top of the window
4. To the right hand side select the "Add" button
5. At the top, provide a good connection name like "STMU Wireless" or the SSID" in this case "StMarysUnivWiFiP"
6. Ensure "Connect automatically" is checked
7. Provide the "SSID:" StMarysUnivWiFiP (Note: case sensitive)
8. Ensure the "Mode:" is Infrastructure
9. Leave the remaining items on this tab BLANK: BSSID, MAC Address, MTU
10. Select the "Wireless Security" tab at the top of the window
11. Select the "Security" pull down and select "Dynamic WEP (802.1x)"
12. Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
13. Anonymous Identity: Blank
14. CA Certificate: None
15. PEAP Version: Version 1
16. Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2
17. You can now provide your "username and password"
18. Check and uncheck "show password" to verify your password is correct
19. Select the "OK" at the bottom of the window
20. You should notice on right hand side of the Main Menu bar, the network icon change to two alternating dots attempting to connect if you are in range of the wireless network.
21. Once connected you should notice the two dots change to a "stair step" icon indicating signal strength.
22. If you are prompted about the certificate: Ignore
    
    

Configure 802.1x for Wired LAN (PEAP)

1. "Right Click" the network icon (looks like two displays over lapping or a stair step if you are already connected to a wireless network)
2. Select "Edit Connections..." a "Network Connections" window should appear
3. Select Auto eth0
4. Select Edit Select 802.1x Security Tab
5. Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
6. CA Certificate: None
7. PEAP Version 1
8. Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2
9. Provide the User name and the Password
10. OK