Connecting a Windows Vista Computer to the TrinAir Wireless Network

The steps outlined in this document will guide you through connecting your computer to Trinity's wireless network which requires 802.1X authentication. This authentication provides a secure network connection. Students must register their computer on the wireless network every academic year if they wish to remain on the Internet. NOTE: These instructions are for wireless access in public spaces on campus only, and for the Connecticut Culinary Institute which has wireless access only on site. You must plug into a "wired" Ethernet connection in your dorm room or office on campus.

Configuring Your Windows Computer for Wireless Access

1. Click on the Start button and select "Network".
   
2. In the window that opens, click on "Network and Sharing Center" at the top.
   
   
   
3. In the new window, click on "Set up a connection or network" in the left sidebar.
   
   
   
4. Select "Manually connect to a wireless network" and click Next.
   
   
   
5. Next enter TrinAir in the Network name field, select WPA-Enterprise for the Security type, and select TKIP for the Encryption type. Finally, make sure both "Start this connection automatically" and "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting" are checked and click Next.
   
   
   
6. Next, go back to the Network and Sharing Center and select Manage Wireless Networks. There you will see TrinAir which you just added. Right-click on TrinAir and select Properties.
   
   
   
7. Make sure "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting" is checked.
   
   
   
8. Next, click on the Security tab and make sure Protected EAP (PEAP) is selected as the network authentication method and the click Settings.
   
   
   
9. In the Protected EAP Properties window, make sure Validate server certificate is checked. Also, select Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) for the Authentication Method. Then click on Configure.
   
   
   
10. A new window opens. STUDENTS will leave this option UNCHECKED if your logon to your computer on startup does not match your Trinity logon username and password (does not log onto the CMPCNTR domain). FACULTY and STAFF will CHECK this box for college-owned computers that log onto their computer with their Trinity username and password. Click OK.
    
    
    
11. Once your computer attempts to connect to TrinAir, you will be prompted to enter your credentials. Click on the message that appears in the bottom right-hand section of your screen.
    
    
    
12. Enter your Trinity username and password and enter CMPCNTR as the domain and click OK. When prompted to validate the server certificate, select OK.  (You may need to repeat this step a few times before actually connecting).
    
    

Registering Your Windows Wireless Connection on the Network

1. Once you are connected, you will need to register your wireless connection. Every student needs to register their computer on the network each academic year if they want access to the Internet. Computers that are not properly registered will not be able to access web sites outside of the Trinity domain nor will they be able to use other Internet services such as instant messaging. Open a web browser. The only page you should have access to is http://ipassign.trincoll.edu from which you can do a self registration.
2. The ipassign page will not let you view any other web pages or have any Internet activity until you have registered your computer on the network.
3. Follow the directions that appear.  Login with your Trinity ID and password. When asked to enter your Student ID Number, enter your student or faculty ID number located above the bar code on your Trinity ID.
4. Select your dorm or building location and whether your computer is a desktop or a laptop (portable).
5. You do not need to enter any "additional description" unless you wish to.

If you have questions or problems, please contact the Help Desk: students x2007, faculty and staff: 2100