Network Resources

Secure Wireless Connection Setup

In order to ensure that the University remains exempt from the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) all wireless network connections will now be encrypted and users will need to log on with their Rowan network username and password.In order to connect to the secure wireless network every wireless device will need to have its settings modified.

Please choose your operating system for directions on connecting to Rowan's secure wireless network.


If you need help with any part of this setup , please contact the Support Desk by either calling 256-4400, e-mailing support@rowan.edu or you can bring your laptop to the Memorial Hall Workshop and we can help you set it up.

If you have a computer or other device running an operating system other than the ones listed above, please send an e-mail to nss@rowan.edu and we'll work with you to configure it.


For more information about CALEA, please refer to http://www.askcalea.net/. For information on how it applies to higher education institutions, please visit http://www.educause.edu/calea.





Windows XP Instructions

 

Before you Begin

Enabling 802.1x authentication in Windows XP for the Rowan Wireless Network is a process you will only need to complete once. Windows XP ships with a built-in 802.1x client that is accessible from the Network Properties dialogs. Before beginning this setup, please visit Windows Update and make sure your machine is fully up-to-date with all service packs and patches. You MUST be running Windows XP Service Pack 2.

 

Step by Step Instructions

The first step in setting up your wireless card for 802.1x is to open up your Network Connections window. You can find this by going to the Start menu, selecting the "Connect To" item, then selecting "Show all connections" from the submenu.

 

 

Once you have selected "Show all connections", you should see a window similar to the one below:

 


Double-Click the Wireless Network Connection icon.

 

 

From here, click on the "Wireless Networks" tab to continue.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a "Wireless Networks" tab in your Properties box, it is possible that the setup software for your wireless card has disabled the Wireless Zero Config service. To re-enable this service, follow the instructions here.

In this window, make sure the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" option is checked. This allows Windows to choose the wireless network to connect to as well as perform the 802.1x authentication.

You should see "RowanWPA" listed in the "Available networks" box, as seen above. If you are not in range of a wireless access point you can click Add and enter "RowanWPA" manually.

Select RowanWPA and then click Properties

 

 

Make sure that Network Authentication is set to WPA and Data encryption is set to TKIP

Click the Authentication Tab

 

 

Select Protected EAP (PEAP) from the EAP type drop-down box.

Uncheck "Authenticate as computer..." and then click Properties

 

In the Select Authentication Method drop-down box make sure that "Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)" is selected.

Click Configure

 

 

Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows..."

Click OK and Close until all windows are closed.

At the bottom of the screen you should get a pop-up balloon that says "Click here to select a certificate...", click on the balloon.

You should then see a box asking for User name, Password and Logon Domain.

 

 

Enter your Rowan Network username and password. Leave the Logon domain blank.

Click OK and Windows will log you into the new RowanWPA network.

You should next see a Balloon on your task bar reading "Click here to process your login information..."

Click the Balloon and you will then see the "Validate Server Certificate" window:

Click "OK"

Once you have logged in successfully, your "Wireless Network Connection" entry in your "Network Connections" window should say "Authentication succeeded", as in the picture below:


 

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Windows Vista

 

Before you Begin - Enable Your Wireless

Turn on your wireless adapter, there may be a physical button on your computer if you are using a laptop.


Step by Step Instructions

Go to the Start Menu and click on Connect To. On the window that pops-up under "Select a Network to Connect to", double-click RowanWPA.

On the next window, select "Enter/select additional log on information".


The following screen should pop up:

Enter your Rowan Network username and password. Leave the Logon domain blank.

Click OK and Windows will log you into the new RowanWPA network.

 

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MAC OSX 10.3 or later

Before you Begin

Starting with version 10.3 (Panther), MacOS X includes an 802.1x authentication client in the Internet Connect applet.

At this time, the 802.1x client in the Internet Connect applet is only known to work with Apple Airport cards. If you are using a non-Airport card in your Mac, you may be unable to use the built in 802.1x client.

Step by Step Instructions

To begin setting up your 802.1x connection, click on the Airport item on your menu bar and choose "Open Internet Connect..." as shown below.


In the Internet Connect window that pops up, click on the 802.1X padlock icon at the top. If you do not have the 802.1X padlock icon like the one shown below, you can create the 802.1x option by clicking on the File menu and choosing "Create New 802.1X Connection..."

Once you are at the 802.1x configuration screen, click on the "Configuration" drop-down box and choose "Edit Configurations..." as shown below.

 


In the configuration window, several items will need to be set. First, change the Description field from "802.1X Configuration" to "RowanWPA" so as to denote it as the connection for the secure Rowan network.

Next, make sure the Network Port is set to "Airport". In the "User Name" field, enter your Rowan network username and enter your password in the "Password" field. In the "Wireless Network" field, choose "RowanWPA" from the available selections.

Finally, in the "Authentication" section, uncheck all options EXCEPT for PEAP. Click OK to save the configuration profile.

Once you are back at the Internet Connect window, your new RowanWPA profile should be selected. To connect to the network, simply click the "Connect" button.

The first time you connect to the RowanWPA 802.1x network, you will be presented with a window asking you to confirm the identity of the network.

Click "Accept All" (or check Accept and click Continue depending on the version of OSX you are using). Once you have done this, the 802.1x client will always validate the identity of the network when connecting.

Once you have successfully authenticated, the Internet Connect window will show a Success message at the bottom along with the amount of time you have been connected.

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Pocket PC

The Pocket PC platform uses Microsoft's PEAP standard to connect to Rowan Wireless. Start by inserting your wireless card and making sure that it activated. Some Pocket PC models may have a wireless card built in, in this case, make sure the card is activated.

Please note, we have noticed that these directions may vary depending on the make and model of your PDA. If you have difficulty, please contact the Support Desk. In many cases, we may ask you to stop by the workshop with your handheld in order for us to help you configure it properly.

At the top of the screen you should see the following icon. This indicates that your Pocket PC does not have a network connection. Tap this icon.

When you tap the broken arrows, a dialogue box will appear. Tap the Settings link.

Tap the Advanced tab and then tap the Network Card button. Tap the Wireless tab and tap RowanWPA (You must be in the range of a wireless access point).

As shown in the screen shot below, make sure the following boxes are checked: Data encryption (WEP Enabled), The key is provided for me automatically, and Enable network access using IEEE 802.1X. Make sure PEAP is selected in the EAP type drop-down list.

In some cases, this section may look different depending on the model of your wireless card or PDA. The tabs below may be separated into General, Network Key, and 802.1x. If this is the case, the Network Key tab will have the same information and options as the Authentication tab above, except that the options relating to PEAP will have been moved to the 802.1x tab. Tap on the 802.1x tab and make sure Use IEEE 802.1x network access control is checked and that PEAP is selected in the menu as shown below.

 

Tap OK in the upper right corner of the screen. A screen should appear prompting you to enter your login information. Enter your Rowan network Username and Password. Leave the Domain field blank. Tap OK when finished.

Once you have entered your password, the broken arrows should change to the following icon:

Once these arrows appear, launch your web browser and test the connection by loading your favorite web page.

Once connected you can surf the web, send and receive e-mail, and synchronize with the exchange server.

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iPhone with OS 2

The Apple iPhone (OS 2) now supports WPA Enterprise and 802.1x authentication, which means they can now connect to the Rowan Wireless Network.

To connect to the network, simply chooses RowanWPA from the connection screen.

It will prompt you for your Rowan username and password. Enter it and continue.

After authentication, load Safari and get the Campus Manager registration page.

Log in again with your username and password, and most iPhones will register and display the success page.

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