Connecting to RUWireless using Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP introduced significant changes in the way wireless networking is configured on that operating system. These instructions are for setting up a Windows XP Service Pack 2 system to work with RUWireless using SP2's Wireless Zero Config.

Before you can connect, your computer needs a properly installed wireless card that supports 802.11b. The actual installation of the card is outside the scope of this document, but we recommend following the instructions that came with the card.

If you have your computer set up for another wireless network, you should write down your existing settings before changing them for RUWireless.

Open the Control Panel

Click on the Start button in the lower left and select Control Panel.
 
 

Open the Network and Internet Connections group

Click on the Network and Internet Connection icon.
 
 

Open the Network Connections control panel

Click on the Network Connections icon.
 
 

Open Wireless Zero Config for your wireless card

Find your wireless card in the list and double click its icon.
 
 

Connect to RUWireless

Choose RUWireless from the list of networks and click Connect.
Don't see this screen? You probably don't have Service Pack 2 installed which added this screen to Windows XP. Follow the normal Windows XP instructions instead.
 
 

Accept unsecured connection

Windows may warn you that RUWireless is an insecure network with this dialog box. Click Connect Anyway.
 
 

You are connected to RUWireless

Once your computer connects to RUWireless, the entry will read Connected. If this happens successfully, you are ready to log in. Simply open a web browser and the login page will appear. For a demonstration on the log in page, click here.
 
 

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If the login page does not display, also try these steps:

Change advanced settings

Click on Change advanced settings in the left panel of the Wireless Network Connection window.
 
 

Open TCP/IP Properties

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
 
 

Configure DHCP

Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are set and click OK.

If you still have trouble, please contact the NBCS Computing Help Desk at (732) 445-HELP.

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By using RUWireless, you acknowledge that it is possible for personal information to be compromised while being transmitted. Rutgers University cannot be held responsible for any resulting loss or damages and, as such, RUWireless encourages its users to utilize secure services when accessing network resources wirelessly.
 

Printing to the Computer Labs

        Users of RUWireless and RUWired are able to print to campus computer labs. This process requires a one-time software installation. Once installed, the user can print directly to any* campus lab and pick up the printed document using the standard procedure of swiping his or her ID card at the print release station.

Instructions for Windows
 

Policies and Guidelines

        Use of RUWireless and RUWired is governed by the Rutgers Acceptable Use Policy, policies specific to Office of Information Technology systems and the RUWireless/RUWired Virus and Bandwidth Guidelines. By using our networks you agree to follow these policies and be responsible for any failure to do so. It is solely the user's responsibility to familiarize themselves with and adhere to the policies that are linked below.

• Rutgers Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Information Technology Resources
• Office of Information Technology (OIT) Computing Policies
• RUWireless/RUWired Virus and Bandwidth Usage Guidelines

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