Connecting Windows Vista to Wireless

Cole Library, the Thomas Commons, College Hall, West Science, and Law Hall are equipped with wireless networking services. This service is available to any Cornell student or employee. There are two separate wireless networks. CornellGuest is an unsecured, unencrypted wireless network for guests, pda's, cell phones, and other devices. CornellWireless is a secure, encrypted connection for Windows XP, Windows Vista, OS X, or Linux.

Wireless network access/restrictions:

Once connected to the wireless network all standard resources such as email, networked applications, and Internet browsing are available. The WirelessGuest network does not have access to most network resources. Please check back here periodically to see updated information regarding the wireless network.

Connecting to CornellGuest With Windows Vista

1. Check to make sure your wireless card is on.
   • Your wireless card must be on to connect to the wireless network. Most computers have an indicator light for the wireless card.
   • Some computers have a button or combination of buttons to turn on your wireless.
2. Click on the Windows (Start) Icon, then Connect To.
3. Select Set up a connection or network.
4. You should see CornellGuest on your list.
5. Double click the CornellGuest network in the list.
6. You will get a message telling you that CornellGuest is an unsecured wireless network. Click Connect Anyway.
7. After a few seconds you should be connected to the WirelessGuest network.

Connecting to CornellWireless With Windows Vista

1. Check to make sure your wireless card is on.
   • Your wireless card must be on to connect to the wireless network. Most computers have an indicator light for the wireless card.
   • Some computers have a button or combination of buttons to turn on your wireless.
2. Click Windows (Start) Icon, then Connect To.
3. Select Set up a connection or network.
   
4. Select Manually connect to a wireless network.
   
5. Add the following information and click Next.
   
6. Select Change connection settings.
   
7. Select the Security tab and then click on Settings.
   
8. Uncheck Validate Server Certificate and select the Configure button.
   
9. Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name and password.
   
10. Select OK to exit the screens.
11. After closing the connection screen you should see the following, click on it.
    
12. Now enter your User Name and Password, make sure to add CORNELL-COLLEGE to the logon domain.
    
13. Click OK to save the settings.
14. Open a web browser and you will be redirected to the Safe Connect website
15. Enter your network credentials and install the Safe Connect Client

If you have any questions about connecting your computer to the wireless network or need help installing any applications, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at extension 4357 or submit a Work Order Request and our staff will assist you as soon as possible.