The following instructions cover the basic installation and specific setup for connecting to the UofM WPA Wireless network using Windows Vista.

Technical information on the uofm-wpa network can be found here.

uofm-wpa configuration instructions for Windows Vista

Click on the Start Button  and choose

Click on Set up a connection or network.

Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.

- In the Network name box type: uofm-wpa 
- Select WPA2-Enterprise as the Security Type
- Select AES as the encryption type
Click Next

- Click Change connection settings

- Remove the checkmark from:
    Connect to a more preferred network if available

- Click on the Security Tab


- In the Choose a network authentication method box select:
   Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Click on the 'Settings' button for Micorosft: Protected EAP (PEAP)

- In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities, put a checkmark 
  beside Thawte Premium Server CA
- Ensure Secure Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) is in the Network
  Authentication Box.
- Click Configure...

- Remove the checkmark beside 'Automatically use my Windows logon...'
- Click OK
- Click OK again to close the 'Protected EAP' properties window
- Click OK once more to close the uofm-wpa settings window

Your computer should now try to automatically connect the uofm-wpa network. Whilst connecting to uofm-wpa you may receive a bubble similar to below.

Click on the bubble. You should now get a logon box.

Enter in your UMnetID and password. The Login Domain box should remain empty.

 Troubleshooting

 If you've been unsuccessful and need help with your wireless, please contact the IST Help & Solutions Centre- umanitoba.ca/ist/help