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How do I Configure Windows XP for use with ut-wpa2?
Note: These instructions are valid for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or 3.
  1. From the view available wireless networks window click Change the order of preferred networks on the left-hand side.
     
  2. Click the Add button under Preferred networks.
  3. In the Association tab make sure your settings are as below. Verify that the Network name (SSID) is set to ut-wpa2, Network Authentication is set to WPA2 and Data Encryption is set to AES.
  4. Select the Authentication tab. Make your settings are as below. Verify that EAP type is set to Protected EAP (PEAP).
  5. Click the Properties button then verify that the Select Authentication Method drop-down box is set to Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).
  6. Click the Configure button. Uncheck the check box labeled Automatically use my Windows Logon name and password (and domain if any).
  7. Click the OK button on all of the windows.
  8. Join the network called "ut-wpa2" and when prompted provide your standard netid/password.
  9. In order to connect to the Internet, you must register your device on UT's network. Open Internet Explorer and try to open any page - such as google.com. You will be automatically redirected to the registration page - http://support.utk.edu/. Log in and follow the instructions to register.  For detailed instructions about the registration process, see the Wireless Registration article.


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