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
- 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.
- Click on the Windows (Start) Icon, then Connect To.
- Select Set up a connection or network.
- You should see CornellGuest on your list.
- Double click the CornellGuest network in the list.
- You will get a message telling you that CornellGuest is an unsecured wireless network. Click Connect Anyway.
- After a few seconds you should be connected to the WirelessGuest network.
Connecting to CornellWireless With Windows Vista
- 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.
- Click Windows (Start) Icon, then Connect To.
- Select Set up a connection or network.
- Select Manually connect to a wireless network.
- Add the following information and click Next.
- Select Change connection settings.
- Select the Security tab and then click on Settings.
- Uncheck Validate Server Certificate and select the Configure button.
- Place a Check next to Automatically use my Windows logon name and password.
- Select OK to exit the screens.
- You should get a message saying you are connected.
- Open a internet browser and go to an external website. You will be redirected to the Safe Connect site.
- Follow the Safe Connect instructions to access the internet.
If you have any questions about connecting to the wireless network, 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.