Wireless Guides :: Windows XP
Note: Windows XP Machines are generally the most difficult to get on the network, as the software was written before the wireless specifications were developed.
To ensure the smoothest access, we recommend that you:
- have Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later (Check for Service Pack 2 Video Tutorial)
- have the latest Windows updates
- have the latest drivers for wireless (See your computer manufacturer's website)
- have a wireless card that is WPA compatible
- Install the the required hotfix linked below in Step 1
Note: For added security, every month, LSUS requires users to change their password. Windows XP does not offer support for changing wireless passwords. As a result of this, in order to connect to LSUSWireless, which uses your User ID and password, you must clear the registry. Downloading and running the file linked below will allow you to re-enter your User ID and Password, which should allow you to connect to LSUSWireless.
1. Required Update !!!
If your system is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 you must install Microsoft hotfix update KB885453. This update fixes a problem most computers have when authenticating to a secure wireless network. To download the hotfix, click HERE
Next, go to the Start menu Click Start > Connect to > Show all connections
or Classic start menu Click Start > Settings > Network Connections
Then, right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. You should see at least two tabs: General and Wireless Networks. If you don't see the Wireless Networks tab, you need to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration service.
To Enable Wireless Zero Configuration:
1. Open the Control Panel and then double-click Administrative Tools --> Services.
2. Scroll down the services on the right and double click on Wireless Zero Configuration.
3. Under Service Status click on Start.
4. Under Startup Type select Automatic.
2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Check Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click Add
3. Type LSUSWireless under Network name (SSID) and select WPA for Network Authentication and TKIP for Data Encryption. If you don't see these options, either the drivers for your wireless adapter need to be updated or it is likely that your adapter doesn't support WPA.
4. Click the Authentication tab and select PEAP as the EAP type. Check Authenticate as computer when computer information is available.
5. Click Properties and check Enable Fast Reconnect as depicted below. Under Select Authentication Method select Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) from the drop down menu. Check to ensure that the Validate server certificate box is unchecked.
6. Click Configure and make sure the box below is unchecked.
7. Click OK in the last window and all of the remaining windows. You should see LSUSWireless in the right hand corner of your PC. Click to enter your credentials.
Your user name is your email logon ID and password. Your logon domain is lsus (not case-sensitive).
Note: LSUS provides technical support in the Campus-Wide Lab. However, due to liability issues, the above software and driver updates must be installed by the student. LSUS personnel can assist with verbally walking the student through the setting changes, but once again these changes must be made by the student. We do have copies of the hotfix available for use in the lab.