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Configuring 802.1X Authentication Client For Windows 8

This document provides steps to configure wireless LAN authentication for Windows 8. It outlines configuring the 802.1X authentication client by opening the Control Panel, setting up a new wireless network connection, and entering the correct SSID and security information. It then details connecting to the NYP wireless LAN by double clicking the wireless icon, entering login credentials with the correct domain when prompted, and verifying a successful connection in the Network and Sharing Center.

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Configuring 802.1X Authentication Client For Windows 8

This document provides steps to configure wireless LAN authentication for Windows 8. It outlines configuring the 802.1X authentication client by opening the Control Panel, setting up a new wireless network connection, and entering the correct SSID and security information. It then details connecting to the NYP wireless LAN by double clicking the wireless icon, entering login credentials with the correct domain when prompted, and verifying a successful connection in the Network and Sharing Center.

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Wireless LAN Client Configuration Guide for Windows 8

Configuring 802.1X Authentication Client for Windows 8


1. At the Metro Screen, press the windows key
the alphabets x to go to the Control Panel.

on your keyboard together with

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1.1

In the Control Panel window, click on Network and Internet.

1.2

In Network and Internet window, click on Set up a new connection or network.

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1.3

Next, click on Manually connect to a wireless network.

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1.4

When prompted to enter the wireless network information:


Enter the correct Network name/SSID. (STAFF is used in this example)
Select WPA2-Enterprise as the Security type. Encryption type will be
defaulted to AES.
Enable the Start this connection automatically checkbox.
Enable the Connect even if the network is not broadcasting checkbox.
Click the Next button

The SSID to be used are as follows:


User Group
All Staffs
SEG students
SDN students
SCL students
SIT students
SIDM students
SBM students
SHS students

SSID
STAFF
SEG
SDN
SCL
SIT
SIDM
SBM
SHS

Note: SSID is case-sensitive.

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1.5

In the next window, click on Change connection settings.

1.6

In the pop-up window, Wireless Network Properties:


Ensure the checkboxes for Connect automatically when this network is in
range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)
are checked.
Click on the Security tab.

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Under the Security options:


Ensure Security type is set to WPA2-Enterprise.
Ensure Encryption type is set to AES.
Select Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP) for network authentication method.
Uncheck the Remember my credentials for this connection each time Im
logged on checkbox.
Click on Settings button.

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1.8

In the Protected EAP Properties page:


Uncheck Validate server certificate.
Uncheck Enable Fast Reconnect.
Select Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) for authentication method
Click on the Configure button.

Uncheck the Automatically use my Windows login name and password.


Click on OK button.

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1.9

Under the Security options:


Click on the Advanced settings option from the followings:

Ensure the checkbox for Enable single sign on for this network is checked.

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Connection to NYP wireless LAN


2.

Double Click on the wireless connection icon as shown in the diagram to view the
status of the wireless access.

2.1

When you are within range of the wireless Access Point and your wireless network
radio enabled, Windows will display a connecting message to the network.

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2.2

When the network is connected, the below screen will appear. Enter your
username and password to login to the wireless network.

User name is the window domain login name, eg:


Student:
Domain Name\01234a (Admission Number)
Staff:
staffid (Staff ID)
Password is the password given by the school administrator.
Login domain is as follows:
User Group
All staff
SEG students
SCL students
SIT students
SDN students
SIDM students
SBM students
SHS students

Login Domain
Leave blank
SEGSTUD
SCL
NYPSIT
SDNSTUDENT
SIDM
SBMSTUD
SHSLAB

Note: A login example for a SIT student will be NYPSIT\admin_ID.

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2.3

If the authentication process is successful, you will see the below screen

2.3

Click on the Wireless Network Connection in the Network and Sharing Center
window.

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2.4
The Wireless Network Connection Status window is displayed. You can check
the SSID, signal quality.

Note:
A notebook with Windows 8 installed was used to compile this guide.

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