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This procedure is for Windows 2000 computers not joined to the Bradley University AD domain.

There are two options, Guest and Unsecure (case sensitive)

• Guest provides http access for webmail and general internet usage.
• Unsecure provides HTTP, SFTP, SSH and instant messaging. Network registration is required.

 To configure the Unsecure network, replace Guest with Unsecure in the examples.

These instructions should work with any 802.1x compatible wireless card running Windows 2000.

Step 1: Configure the Wireless Service

1. Turn on your wireless card. This may be a switch or software enabled.
2. Go to the Control Panel and double-click Administrative Tools.
3. Double-click Computer Management.
4. Expand the Services and Applications tree-menu on the left side, and select Services.
5. Double-click the Wireless Configuration service.

Wireless Configuration Properties

Change "Startup type" from Manual to Automatic.

Start the service. Click the Start button:

You will briefly see a window telling that the service is attempting to start:

Close the Computer Management application when finished.

STEP 2: Configuring the Wireless Client Utility

Launch your wireless client utility. This example is the Cisco Aironet Client Utility v.2.0208.

Click the Profile Manager.

You will be adding a new profile titled Guest.

Click Add.

Type Guest (or Unsecure) in the profile and click OK.

Enter Guest in SSID1.

(The remaining tabs keep their default settings)

Click OK twice. This will return to the main screen.

Restart your computer.

Launch Internet Explorer (or favorite browser) and you should be online.