Instructions for Windows XP SP2 Users

1. Click Start then select Control Panel:
   • If the Control Panel is in the category View, select Network and Internet connections, select Network Connections
   • If the Control Panel is in the Classic View, select Network Connections


2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, select Properties.

   

3. On the General Tab, in the “This connection uses the following items:”list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties.  



4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically options, then click OK to save changes and close the Window.


5. Select the Wireless Networks tab, verify that the Box labeled “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” is checked, and then click the Add button.

   

6. On the following window under Association tab, uncheck the checkbox for "The key is provided to me automatically, and enter the information as below:
   • In the Network name (SSID) field, type KSUwireless
   • In the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA-PSK
   • In the Data encryption drop-down menu, select TKIP
   • In the Network Key field, type kennesaw
   • In the Confirm Network Key field, re-type kennesaw
   • Click  OK to save changes and close window

   

Your window should the look like this:



7. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, click OK to save changes and close the window.
8. In the Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network Connection, select View Available Wireless Networks.

   

9. If you are not connected to the KSUwireless network, select KSUwireless and click on Connect

   



10. Click on Connect.


11. Wait until the KSUwirless changes from acquiring network address to connected.


12. Open a Web Browser, security alert window will pop-up – click Yes


13. Enter you NetID & Password.


14. Click Log In.

Note: If you experience any problems, call service desk at 770-499-3555.