Configuring Encrypted (WPA-E) Wireless Properties for Third-Party Vendor Software Under Windows

• Connect to UCSD's unencrypted wireless network or a wired connection.
• Click here to download the UCSD root certificate.
• When prompted, click save file. The certificate will download to your default location (usually your desktop).

• Double-click the UCSDCA-ROOT certificate file icon on your desktop (or default save directory) to install the certificate. If Certificate opens, click Install Certificate.
• Certificate Import Wizard will open automatically. Click Next.
• Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
• Click Next.
• Click Finish, OK, OK to complete installation. If asked whether you wish to install the certificate, click Yes.

• Click the Start menu, and navigate to All Programs.
• Locate the software for your wireless card (the name will probably contain the word "wireless") and click to open.

Note: Your screens for configuring properties for WPA-E will vary depending on the software, but use similar terms and field names for the settings.

• Select the following settings:
  • General settings:
    • Wireless network name (SSID): UCSD-Protected
  • Security settings:
    • Network Authentication: WPA (or WPA Enterprise)
    • Data Encryption: TKIP
    • Select Enable 802.1x
    • Authentication (EAP) type: Protected EAP (PEAP)
  • EAP-MSCHAP v2 properties:
    • User credentials (possible choices):
      • Prompt each time I connect, or
      • Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows login name and password"
    • Username: Enter your Active Directory username
    • Password: Enter your Active Directory password
    • Domain: Leave blank
  • PEAP server properties:
    • Allow Intermediate Certificates: Leave blank
• Follow your software instructions to initiate wireless connections.