Wireless Networking: Windows 7 Configuration
There are two stages to complete to connect to the university wireless network
- Connect to the archimedes287bc wireless network
- Establish a VPN connection
Windows 7 includes configuration of wireless devices as part of the operating system, however drivers for different wireless devices may include additional configuration utilities.
To setup wireless access on a Windows 7 machine ensure the drivers are installed correctly either from Microsoft Windows Update, or from the manufacturers CDROM supplied with the wireless device.
Setting up Windows 7 for wireless access
- Click on the Start icon and select Control Panel
- From within Control Panel select Network and Internet
- From within Network and Internet select Network and Sharing Center
- From within the Network and Sharing Center screen click Connect to a network
- Select archimedes287bc and click Connect
- The next screen warns that the network is unsecured, select Connect automatically and click Connect. Security will be provided by the VPN connection.
- The next screen shows the progress of the connection setup
- The Network and Sharing Center will then show the status of the connection.
- When the archimedes287bc connection is successful a VPN connection will then need to be set up to connect to the Internet.
Wireless Networking: Windows Vista VPN Setup
- Click on the Start icon and select Control Panel
- Click Network and Internet and select Network and Sharing Center
- From within Network and Sharing Center select Set up a new connection or network under the Change your networking settings heading
- Scroll down and select Connect to a workplace and click Next
- Select Use my Internet connection (VPN)
- Select I’ll set up an Internet connection later
- Enter vpn.glos.local in the Internet address: box and click Next
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