Windows Wireless Networking

Note the wireless network permits authenticated users to connect to the University network. In some locations we also have wired connections to the same network which permits a direct connection.

Other Resources

• 801.1x secured wireless access: the "EduRoam" network, using 802.1x authentication, is the preferred wireless network on campus. If clients are having problems with the 802.1x configuration, refer them to http://noc.uwaterloo.ca/XpressConnect/.
• IST Wireless page READ THIS https://strobe.uwaterloo.ca/~twiki/bin/view/MyPC/ConnectingToUW

WatIAM Authentication

Be sure to read the Network Settings Section First

• Open a web browser to the page http://uw-wireless - you should get redirected to an authentication page
• For UofW users enter your standard WatIAM userid and password
• Network/Security restrictions
  Note for other then web traffic you must run the MINUWET Client after you log on - it will look like this DEMO page:
  http://www.minuwet.uwaterloo.ca/

Visitor or Guest WatIAM accounts

• For Visitors you can have your Faculty Sponsor request a temporary WatIAM userid - for short term use
  Send email to accounts@cs.uwaterloo.ca
  Please provide:
  
  • Visitor's name
  • Faculty Sponsor
  • How long the account is needed for

Network Settings

DHCP Settings

Verify network interface is set to obtain addresses automatically

Windows XP

Open Control Panel

• -> Network Connections
  For Wireless users
  
  • -> Wireless (or whatever your wireless interface is called)
    For Direct Connection users
    
  • -> Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
    
  • -> Properties
    
  • -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - see center windows "this connection uses the following items:"
    
• -> Properties
  
• -> Obtain an IP address automatically
• -> Obtain DNS server address automatically

Windows VISTA

Open Control Panel
Classic View

• -> Network and Sharing Center
  
• -> Manage network connections (see under Tasks on the left hand side )
  For Wireless users
  
  • -> Wireless (or whatever your wireless interface is called)
    For Direct Connection users
    
  • -> Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
    
  • -> Properties
    
  • -> Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) - see center windows "this connection uses the following items:"
  • -> Properties
    
• -> Obtain an IP address automatically
• -> Obtain DNS server address automatically

Firewall settings

Verify Windows Firewall has ICMP echo request enabled

Windows XP

Open Control Panel

• -> Windows Firewall
  
• -> Advanced TAB
  
• -> ICMP Settings
• -> Allow incoming echo request

Windows VISTA

Open Control Panel
Classic View

• -> Administrative Tools
  • -> Windows Firewall and Advanced Security
    
    • -> Inbound Rules
      
      • -> File and Printer Sharing (ECHO Request - ICMPv4-In)
        • -> Enable Rule

Windows Troubleshooting

1. ) Open and DOS command prompt (Start Menu -> Run -> cmd -> OK)
2. ) Run the ipconfig to view the network connections (ipconfig /all)
   The IP of the computer should be have the prefix of 129.97.192 - if NOT do the next steps
   2a) ipconfig /release
   2b) ipconfig /renew
   Note if your address starts with 169 windows has failed to get a network address and /renew will not work ( Microsoft feature/bug )
   - A work around for this bug is to repair (XP) or Diagnose (VISTA) your connection
   

Windows XP - repair

Control Panel

• -> Network Connections
  For Wireless users
  
  • -> Right Click on Wireless (or whatever your wireless interface is called)
    For Direct Connection users
    
  • -> Right Click on Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
    
• -> Repair
  Verify your address again
  If all attempts fail contact your support contact
  

Windows VISTA - diagnose

Control Panel
Classic View

• -> Network and Sharing Center
  
• -> Manage network connections (see under Tasks on the left hand side )
  For Wireless users
  
  • -> Right Click on Wireless (or whatever your wireless interface is called)
    For Direct Connection users
    
  • -> Right Click on Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
    
• -> Diagnose
  (You will be prompted to Continue )
  
• -> Reset the the Network Adapter
  Verify your address again
  If all attempts fail contact your support contact
  

Note for Wired Connections

• You should disable your wireless interface while connected with a cable to avoid conflicts
• Don't forget to enable your wireless when you are finished!

Windows XP

Control Panel

• -> Network Connections
  
• -> Right Click on Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
  
• -> Disable
  

Don't forget to enable your wireless when you are finished!

Windows VISTA - diagnose

Control Panel
Classic View

• -> Network and Sharing Center
  
• -> Manage network connections (see under Tasks on the left hand side )
  
• -> Right Click on Locale Area Connection (or whatever your wired network interface is called)
  
• -> Disable