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Wireless Authentication Guidelines v.0.01 2014

The document outlines the wireless authentication procedures for Windows 7 and 8 users at the ICT Department, including the necessary requirements and step-by-step instructions for connecting to the PU-WIFI network. Users must have a valid domain account and follow specific settings for network configuration. For assistance, users can visit the ICT office or email [email protected].

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Wireless Authentication Guidelines v.0.01 2014

The document outlines the wireless authentication procedures for Windows 7 and 8 users at the ICT Department, including the necessary requirements and step-by-step instructions for connecting to the PU-WIFI network. Users must have a valid domain account and follow specific settings for network configuration. For assistance, users can visit the ICT office or email [email protected].

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ICT DEPARTMENT

Wireless Authentication Procedures for Windows 7& 8 Users


For Linux and windows XP users visit ICT office
Requirements:
1. Wireless enable laptop with Valid Anti-Virus
2. Configure your wireless network card using the below procedures
3. Domain Account (Username & Password).
NB// Your Username is composed of your firstname.lastname e.g john.kimani. and Password
Obtain these credentials from the ICT office,
For Inquiries visit ICT office or E-mail [email protected]

Windows 7
Step 1:
Open the Wireless Connection and Click “Open Network and Sharing Center”

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Step 2
On Network and Sharing Center dialog box “Click Manage Wireless Networks”

Step 3
Click ADD button

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Step 4
Click Manually Create a Network Profile

Step 5
NB// The Network name can either be PU-WIFI, PU-Guest-WIFIor eduroam. Choose ONLY one depending on signal
strength
Key-in the following and Click Next
Enter the Network Name PU-WIFI
Enter Security Type WPA2-Enterprise
Encryption Type AES

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Step 6
Successfully added PU WIFI information is displayed
Click Change Connection Settings.

Step 7
Click Security tab, Choose a network authentication method:-Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP) then Click Settings

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Step 8
On the pop up window Uncheck Validate Server Certificate; Select Authentication Method as Secured password
(EAP-MSCHAP V2) on the combo box
Click Configure Button and Uncheck Automatically use my windows logon name and password……… and click Ok

Click Ok to quit Protected EAP Properties


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Step 9
Click on Advanced Settings Tab
Click 802.1x settings tab and Check the checkbox to Specify authentication mode, Scroll the combo box and select
User Authentication.
Click 802.11 settings tab and Uncheck EnablePairwise Master Key (PMK)(ensure it isNOT TICKED).
Click Ok to quit advance setting window

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Click Close button to quit manually connect to wireless network window below.

Click on a pop up window (Additional Information is needed to connect PU WIFI) as shown below or click on network
icon and select the added SSID on the list of wireless networks displayed.

Provide your username and password and click OK.


NB//Obtain these credentials from ICT office

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Windows 8 Authentication

Step 1
Move your mouse pointer to the top or
bottom right corner without clicking and
charms bar will appear. Click on Settings
then Control Panel

Step 2
On the control panel click Network and Internet

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Step 3
Click Network and Sharing shown below

Step 4
ClickSet up a New Connection or Network

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Step 5
Click Manually Connect to a Wireless Network

Step 6
NB// The Network name can either be PU-WIFI,PU-Guest-WIFIor eduroam. Choose ONLY one depending on signal
Key the following details then Click Next
Network Name PU-WIFI
Security Type WPA2-Enterprise
Encryption AES

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Step 7
A successfully added PU WIFI is displayed. Click Change connection Settings

Step 8
Click Security tab, Choose a network authentication method:-Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP) then Click Settings

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On the pop up window UncheckVerify the server’s identity by Validating Server Certificate; Select Authentication
Method as Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP V2) on the combo box
Click Configure Button and UncheckAutomatically use my windows logon name and password……… and click Ok

Click Ok to quit Protected EAP Properties and Advance settings window

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Step 9
Click Advanced SettingTab

Click 802.1x setting and Check the checkbox to Specify authentication mode, Scroll the combo box and select User
Authentication.
Click 802.11 settings tab. On Fast roaming section,UnCheckthe checkbox EnablePairwise Master Key (PMK) caching.
Click Ok to quit advance setting window

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Step 10
Click the Network icon on the systems tray, select PU-WIFI and click connect. Key
in your username and password on the Network Authentication window
NB// Your Username and password is Domain Controlled. It’s composed of your
firstname.lastname
Obtain these credentials from the ICT office,

For Inquiries visit ICT office or E-mail [email protected]

Ref: http://devices.eduroam.ac.ke/mediawiki-1.21.0/index.php?title=Main_Page
Prepared By:
Kenneth Cheruiyot
ICT Technician

Approved By:
AthmanMasoud.
ICT-In-Charge

PU ICT Department

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