Automatically configuring "isu-resnet" on Windows 7 using "setup-isu-resnet"

Connect to the "setup-isu-resnet" wireless network to automatically configure your Windows 7 computer for "isu-resnet."

Before You Begin

These instructions are for Windows 7 computers. Follow these instructions to automatically configure your computer for access to "isu-resnet" wireless.

To complete these instructions, you must be in a location where "setup-isu-resnet" and "isu-resnet" are available. For more information on the availability of "isu-resnet," refer to 1187: Overview of wireless access at Illinois State University.

Following these instructions will automatically configure your computer to use WPA2/AES with MS-PEAP. The Entrust security certificates needed for "isu-resnet" will also be automatically downloaded and installed on your computer.

Simple Instructions

Automatically configuring your Windows 7 computer for "isu-resnet" wireless access is easy. These simple instructions give you the basics. Detailed instructions are available below in case you need them.

Connect to "setup-isu-resnet" on your Windows 7 computer.
Open a web browser, like Firefox or Internet Explorer.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Your computer will be automatically configured for "isu-resnet" wireless access. When the configuration is done, you will automatically be switched over to the "isu-resnet" wireless network.

Detailed Instructions

To automatically configure your computer to connect to "isu-resnet," connect to "setup-isu-resnet" first. Do the following:

Click Start > Control Panel.
Click View network status and tasks underneath Network and Internet.
Click Connect to a network. A window with a list of wireless networks will appear.
Select setup-isu-resnet and click Connect.
- Do not put a check mark in the box labeled Connect Automatically.
A window that says, Select a location for 'setup-isu-resnet' network, will appear. Choose Work network. Then click Close.
Launch a web browser, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. You will automatically be taken to the XpressConnect web page.
- If you are not automatically taken to the XpressConnect web page, try browsing to an off-campus website like http://www.google.com. You should be redirected to the XpressConnect web page.
Put a check mark in the box labeled I accept the terms of the End-User License Agreement.
Click Start.
XpressConnect will open a new window which will be used to automatically configure your computer for "isu-resnet" wireless.
Click Continue.
Enter your ULID and password.
Click Continue.
XpressConnect will automatically configure your computer and switch it over to the "isu-resnet" wireless network.
At the end of the process, XpressConnect will launch a new web page. Depending on whether or not you have already completed ResNet registration, you will either see a message that says, Windows 7 is not yet supported, or you will have a working Internet connection. See below for details.
A window that says, Select a location for 'isu-resnet' network, will appear. Choose Work network. Then click Close.

Windows 7 Exception Request Needed

If you have not yet completed ResNet registration, the web page will say, Windows 7 is not yet supported. To complete ResNet registration, you must request an exception to allow your computer to access ResNet.

Complete the web form and submit it to put in your exception request. A Residential Computer Consultant (RCC) will contact you to set up a date and time when he or she can visit your room to confirm that your Windows 7 computer complies with the conditions of access.

Windows 7 Exception Request Already Granted

If you have already obtain an exception for your Windows 7 computer, you will have full Internet access once XpressConnect is finished configuring your computer for "isu-resnet" wireless. At this point, you should be able to browse the web, check email, etc.

Article Information

Article ID: 1532
Last Review: Sep 17, 2009
Type: Instructions