ResNet

Cole Library, the 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, 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 XP

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. Once your wireless is on right click the wireless network connection in your system tray at the bottom right and choose view available wireless networks.
3. You should see CornellGuest on your list.
4. Double click the CornellGuest Network in the list
5. You will get a message telling you that CornellGuest is an unsecured wireless network. Click Connect Anyway
6. After a few seconds you should be connected to the WirelessGuest network

Connecting to CornellWireless With Windows XP

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. Once your wireless is on right click the wireless network connection in your system tray at the bottom right and choose view available wireless networks.
3. You should see CornellWireless on your list.
4. Double click the CornellWireless Network in the list (the CornellGuest network is an unsecured network for guests, pdas, and other devices)
5. You will get the message "Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network CornellWireless"
6. Click change advanced settings
7. Go to the Wireless Networks Tab
8. Click CornellWireless (Automatic) and then click properties. Make sure Network Authentication is set to WPA2 and Data Encryption is set to AES. If you do not have WPA2 use WPA and TKIP.
   
   
   
   
9. Go to the Authentication Tab.
10. Uncheck "Authenticate as computer when computer information available"
11. For the EAP type, choose Protected EAP (PEAP)
12. Click Properties
13. Uncheck Validate server certificate
    
    
14. Click the Configure button on the bottom right
15. Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password"
16. Click OK 3 times and the computer should search for a wireless connection
17. You should get a message in the system tray to choose a certificate
    
    
18. Click on the information message and enter your user name, password, and domain
    
    
19. You should get a message saying you are connected.
    • If you do have Clean Access installed make sure you have logged in to clean access. Once you have logged in to Clean Access you will have access to the wireless network.
    • If you do not already have Clean Access installed you may need to set up your system for Clean Access. You can find instructions for connecting to Clean Access here.