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Network Wireless Access Configuration for SXU Residence Halls

Wireless Network Location Map

Installation Instructions for Windows 2000/XP

Materials Needed:

Desktop or laptop workstation with a IEEE 802.11 b or IEEE 802.11g/b wireless network Adapter Card. This card allows you to connect to the network and the internet.

If you already have a wireless or network adapter pre-installed in your computer, you may not need to purchase one. There are different types of adapters available for workstations.

For a desktop workstation:

1. A PCI Adapter - connects inside your computer requiring you to remove the outside case.
2. A USB Adapter - does not require you to remove the outside case since it simply plugs into a USB port on the outside of your computer.

For a laptop workstation:

1. A PC (PCMCIA) Card - about the size of a credit card and simply slides into a slot on your laptop. This type of card is recommended when using a wireless network setup since you can walk around without having to juggle an external adapter.
2. A USB Adapter - simply plugs into a USB port on the outside of your laptop.
   Wireless Adapter Cards come with installation instructions, but the basic installation is the same. The instructions depend on the type of wireless card you purchased.

Instructions to Connect to the Network with a Wireless Adapter Card:

1. First make sure your cards are installed properly and working.
2. Check if the drivers are installed correctly by right clicking on My Computer and clicking on Manage.
3. Click on Device Manager and then expand Network Adapters.
4. Look for your Network Adapter on the Device Manager screen.
   Make sure there is not a red X on it or a yellow exclamation point on the adapter. If there is, you may have to reinstall the drivers for your network card. Consult your product guide or manufacturer.
5. Return to your desktop.
6. In the lower left corner of your desktop, use the taskbar to on click on Start > Settings > Control Panel.
   XP Users-- Switch to Classic view if you are not already viewing it. (Upper left hand corner)
7. Double-click on Network Connections in the control panel.



Classic View

8. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection and go to Properties.
9. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
   Make sure that the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box is checked.



10. Click on Add inside the Preferred networks area.
11. Enter sxunet in the Network name (SSID) field.



12. Select OK to return to Wireless Network Connection Properties.
    You should then see sxunet in the Preferred networks box. (If there are any other SSID networks shown in the box highlight them and select Remove. Any other SSID broadcasts are not supported by SXU.)
13. Click on the General tab.
14. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
15. Select the Properties button.



16. Make sure that the “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio buttons are active in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Box.
17. Select OK to close out the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Box.
18. Click OK to close out the Wireless Connection Properties Box.



19. Double click on the wireless connection icon of the Taskbar of your screen in the right lower hand corner. (The Wireless Network Connection Status will appear. It should show Connected as the status and sxunet as the Network.)





20. Click the Support tab. You should see Address Type assigned by DHCP.
    Note: The IP Address differs in each Residence Hall.



21. Hit close. Congratulations you are now connected to the sxunet wireless network.
22. Launch your browser to access the Internet.