How To Connect To UWW Wireless

UWW implements Wifi Protected Access WPA and 802.1x authentication in order to provide users with an encrypted and secure wireless communication channel using the ?uww-wifi? network.

Windows Vista

To begin, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:

• Windows Vista OS - with latest updates. You can update your Windows Vista installation by using the Windows Update tool or visiting http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
• a WiFi certified 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless network card with drivers that support WPA and PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). Please see your manufacturer's website for information and the newest updates, drivers, and firmware regarding your wireless card. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless network card, you should purchase a WiFi certified 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless network card. We recommend Linksys or Cisco brands.

WPA Setup for Windows Vista

Windows XP

To begin, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:

• Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2). You can update your Windows XP installation by using the Windows Update tool or visiting http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
• a WiFi certified 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless network card with drivers that support WPA and PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). Please see your manufacturer's website for information and the newest updates, drivers, and firmware regarding your wireless card. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless network card, you should purchase a WiFi certified 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless network card. We recommend Linksys or Cisco brands.

WPA Setup for Windows XP SP2 (service pack 2)

If you are having difficulty connecting to the network after you've changed or reset your NetID password, remove the "uww-wifi" profile from your wireless network list, click OK or Finish until you get back to your main desktop and add it back in as per the instructions above.

Mac OS X (all versions)

To begin, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:

• an AirPort or AirPort Extreme card
• Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• AirPort software version 3.3 or later for the AirPort Card 
• AirPort software version 3.2 or later for the AirPort Extreme Card (available via Software Update)
  • you can use the Software Update tool or visit http://www.apple.ca

WPA Setup for Mac OS X 10.5
WPA Setup for Mac OS X 10.3

PocketPC 2003

Although some PDAs are able to connect to our wireless network, they are currently not supported. In order to connect, your PDA must fulfill requirements outlined below. Consult your documentation or manufacturer's website for further instructions. You may also need network information.

• a PDA with PocketPC 2003 Operating System
• 802.11 capable wireless card that is WPA and PEAP compatible
• PocketPC 2003 update/patch to support WPA and PEAP from your manufacturer
  • consult your manufacturer's website for any updates/patches/drivers for your wireless card and PocketPC 2003
  • updates may require a ROM flash update which can potentially damage your PDA, upgrade at your own risk

Other Operating Systems or to Use Manufacturer's Wireless Utilities

There are a variety of wireless enabled devices that might be able to use WPA but do not run on the above operating systems. Additionally, some people prefer to use the wireless management utility provided by their manufacturer. Since we cannot cover every instance, the basic information you may need for WPA are:

Network/SSID: uww-wifi (you may have to manually type this in)
Data Encryption Method: TKIP
EAP Type: PEAP
Network Authentication Method: WPA (also sometimes called WPA-PEAP or WPA-RADIUS)

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