Connecting to Laurier’s Wireless Internet
Please note that the use of the Laurier wireless network is
subject to the Senate Policy: Principles in the Use of
Information Technology.
Laurier Wi-Fi login information – what do you need to login?
“laurierwifi” – is an unsecure wireless network (unencrypted). This means that if you use POP/SMTP email or
visit web sites that start with HTTP:// then this information is vulnerable to snooping by someone else. Note:
Login to "laurierwifi" is encrypted so your password is safe.
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Any website that has HTTPS:// is a secure site and all information should be encrypted by the website
and safe. For this reason it is recommended that “laurierwifi” is used only for casual web browsing and
secure web services such as webmail where you see HTTPS:// in the website address.
It is also highly recommended that you have up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall active on
your laptop/notebook. For more information about how to check, please visit our Anti-Virus & Firewall
information.
If you need assistance connecting to “laurierwifi” please check out our Laurierwifi Instructions before
contacting Help Desk.
“laurierwireless” – is a secure wireless network (encrypted). This means that all communications are secure
from snooping including HTTP:// and POP/SMTP email.
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For information on setting up a new connection to the secure wireless service please check out our
Laurierwireless Instructions.
For information on changing your encryption settings from TKIP to AES for an existing connection
please review our Instructions for AES(TKIP).
Wi-Fi locations at Laurier – where can you connect?
Guest Access to the Laurier wireless network
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) – supported hardware and Operating Systems. Odyssey client removal.
Wi-Fi Login Info
A Laurier Novell login is required to access both Laurier wireless networks.
For information in regard to your Laurier Novell login please point your favourite browser at Student Novell
Logins.
First time Novell users must login to a wired computer and change their password BEFORE attempting to
connect to the wireless network. This can be done with the Novell Client or via GroupWise e-mail at
http://groupwise.wlu.ca.
If you have any problems with your Novell username or password, please contact the ITS Help Desk
Laurierwifi (unsecure)
Instructions for connecting to laurierwifi
Windows users:
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Turn on the wireless network interface, choose "laurierwifi" from available wireless network SSID list, and click "Connect".
Click "Yes" or "OK" if there is a warning pop up window telling you this connection is not secure.
Point your favorite browser at some external web site.
In the boxes provided enter your Novell Username and Novell Password.
MAC users:
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Turn on the AirPort; choose "laurierwifi" from available wireless network SSID drop-down list.
Point your favorite browser at some external web site.
In the boxes provided enter your Novell Username and Novell Password.
Note: Please contact HelpDesk if you still have trouble with connecting to "laurierwifi".
Laurierwireless (secure)
Instructions for setting up “laurierwireless”
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SecureW2 is an open source add-on for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows7 that is required for
802.1X authentication at Laurier.
Instructions for supported Operating Systems are provided below.
A new certificate is activated, PC users will not notice the difference, Mac users, who set
"laurierwireless" before September, 2010, will see a pop up about this, simply view the certificate and
check the box of always trust this certificate, and no other settings need change.
Instructions for Windows XP
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Use the Windows XP wireless network connection feature to connect to "laurierwifi". In the boxes provided enter your
Novell Username and Novell Password.
Point your favorite browser at wireless.wlu.ca.
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Download and install SecureW2 from here. A reboot is required. Continue at step 4 when your system returns. By default
the SecureW2 installer is downloaded to the Desktop. During SecureW2 installation, accept all the default choices.
Reconnect to "laurierwifi", and reload wireless.wlu.ca. From “Start” point to “Connect to” then choose “Wireless Network
Connection”. (see screenshot)
Click on Properties. (see screenshot)
Click “Wireless Networks” tab, verify “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” is checked and click
“Add”. (see screenshot)
Under the Association tab, Enter “laurierwireless” to “Network name (SSID)”, choose “WPA2” for Network Authentication
and “AES” for Data Encryption. (see screenshot)
Click the Authentication tab, ensure that the "Enable IEEE802.1x authentication for this network" box is check, choose
“SecureW2 TTLS” as the EAP type, and ensure the "Authenticate as computer when computer information is available" box
is checked, and then click “Properties”. (see screenshot)
In the SecureW2 window leave DEFAULT in the Profile box and click on Configure. (see screenshot)
Under “Connection” tab ensure that the "Use alternate outer identity” box is NOT checked and that the "Use anonymous
outer identity" circle is checked. Also the "Enable session resumption (quick connect)" box should not be checked. (see
screenshot)
Under the Certificate tab ensure that both boxes are not checked. (see screenshot)
Under the Authentication tab ensure PAP is chosen in the "Select Authentication Method" box. (see screenshot)
Under the User Account tab ensure that the Domain box is blank, the "Prompt user for credentials" box is unchecked and
the "Use this account to logon computer" box is not checked. Enter your Novell Username in the "Username" box and your
Novell Password in the "Password" box. (see screenshot)
Click on OK three times to close the various windows we have used except the "Wireless Network Connection Properties"
window. In the "Wireless Networks" tab, choose "laurierwireless" in the "Preferred networks" window, then keep clicking
the "Move up" button until it is on the top of the preferred networks list. Remove "laurierdownload" from the list of
preferred networks. Click "OK" to close this window. (see screenshot)
Your wireless system should now be ready to access the Internet.
Instructions for Windows Vista
Note: Log in to Vista with Administrator privilege account, then follow the instructions below:
1. From “Start” choose “Connect to” to open the “Connect to a network” window. Choose “laurierwifi" and click “Connect”.
In the warning window choose “Connect Anyway”.
2. In the message window click “Close”.
3. Point your favourite browser at wireless.wlu.ca. In the boxes provided enter your Novell Username and Novell password.
4. Download and install SecureW2 from here. Note: Right click on the saved SecureW2 file, and choose "Run as Administrator"
to start installation. During SecureW2 installation accept all the default choices. A reboot is required. Continue at step 2
when your system returns. By default the SecureW2 installer is downloaded to the Desktop. Reconnect to "laurierwifi" with
your Novell Username and Novell Password, and reload wireless.wlu.ca.
5. From “Start” click “Network” and choose “Network and Sharing Center” on the top. (see screenshot)
6. From the “Tasks” panel choose “Manage wireless networks”. (see screenshot) Choose “Add”. (see screenshot)
7. In the “How do you want to add a network?” window choose “Manually create a network profile”. (see screenshot)
8. In “Network name:” type in “laurierwireless”, choose “802.1x” as “Security type”, and ensure “Start this connection
automatically” box is checked, click “Next”. (see screenshot)
9. Click “Close” in the “Successfully added laurierwireless” window. (see screenshot) Close all the windows on the desktop.
10. From “Start” click “Connect to” to open “Connect to a network” window, then right click on “laurierwireless” and choose
“Properties”. (see screenshot)
11. In the “Connection” tab, ensure that “Connect automatically when this network is in range” is checked. (see screenshot)
12. In the “Security” tab, choose “WPA-Enterprise” for Security type and “AES” for Encryption type, choose “SecureW2 TTLS” as
network authentication method, ensure that “Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network” is
unchecked, click “Settings...” (see screenshot)
13. Choose “Allow” from “User Account Control”.
14. In the SecureW2 window leave DEFAULT in the Profile box and click on Configure. (see screenshot)
15. Under “Connection” tab ensure that the "Use alternate outer identity” box is NOT checked and that the "Use anonymous
outer identity" circle is checked. Also the "Enable session resumption (quick connect)" box should not be checked. (see
screenshot)
16. Under the Certificate tab ensure that both boxes are not checked. (see screenshot)
17. Under the Authentication tab ensure PAP is chosen in the "Select Authentication Method" box. (see screenshot)
18. Under the User Account tab enter your Novell Username in the "Username" box and your Novell Password in the
"Password" box. The Domain box should remain blank and the "Use this account to logon computer" box and “Prompt user
for credentials" box should not be checked. (see screenshot)
19. Click on “OK” four times to close the various windows we have used.
20. Click on “Connect” in “Connect to a network” while “laurierwireless” is selected. (see screenshot)
21. Click “Close” in the final message window. Your wireless system should now be ready to access the Inter net. (see
screenshot)
Instructions for Windows7
Note: Log in to Windows7 with Administrator privilege account, then follow the instructions below:
1. From “Start” choose “Connect to” to open the “Connect to a network” window. Choose “laurierwifi" and click “Connect”.
2. In the warning window choose “Connect Anyway”. In the message window click “Close”.
Point your favourite browser at wireless.wlu.ca. In the boxes provided enter your Novell Username and Novell Password.
3. Download and install SecureW2 from here. Note: Right click on the saved SecureW2 file, and choose "Run as Administrator"
to start installation. During SecureW2 installation, accept all the default choices. A reboot is required. Continue at step 2
when your system returns. By default the SecureW2 installer is downloaded to the Desktop. Reconnect to "laurierwifi" with
your Novell Username and Novell Password, and reload wireless.wlu.ca.
4. From “Start”, "Control Panel", open “Network and Internet” and choose “Network and Sharing Center” on the top. (see
screenshot)
5. From the “Tasks” panel choose “Manage wireless networks”. (see screenshot)
6. Choose “Add”. (see screenshot)
7. In the “How do you want to add a network?” window choose “Manually create a network profile”. (see screenshot)
8. In “Network name:” type in “laurierwireless”, choose “802.1x” as “Security type”, and ensure “Start this connection
automatically” box is checked, click “Next”. (see screenshot)
9. Click “Close” in the “Successfully added laurierwireless” window. (see screenshot) Close all the windows on the desktop.
10. From “Start” click “Connect to” to open “Connect to a network” window, then right click on “laurierwireless” and choose
“Properties”. (see screenshot)
11. In the “Connection” tab, ensure that “Connect automatically when this network is in range” is checked. (see screenshot)
12. In the “Security” tab, choose “WPA2-Enterprise” for Security type and “AES” for Encryption type, choose “SecureW2 TTLS”
as network authentication method, ensure that “Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network” is
unchecked, click “Settings...” (see screenshot) Choose “Allow” from “User Account Control”.
13. In the SecureW2 window leave DEFAULT in the Profile box and click on Configure. (see screenshot)
14. Under “Connection” tab ensure that the "Use alternate outer identity” box is NOT checked and that the "Use anonymous
outer identity" circle is checked. Also the "Enable session resumption (quick connect)" box should not be checked. (see
screenshot)
15. Under the Certificate tab ensure that both boxes are not checked. (see screenshot)
16. Under the Authentication tab ensure PAP is chosen in the "Select Authentication Method" box. (see screenshot)
17. Under the User Account tab enter your Novell Username in the "Username" box and your Novell Password in the
"Password" box. The Domain box should remain blank and the "Use this account to logon computer" box and “Prompt user
for credentials" box should not be checked. (see screenshot)
18. Click on “OK” four times to close the various windows we have used.
19. Click on “Connect” in “Connect to a network” while “laurierwireless” is selected. (see screenshot)
20. Click “Close” in the final message window. Your wireless system should now be ready to access the Internet. (see
screenshot)
Instructions for Apple OS 10.4 Tiger
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From “Finder”, choose “Application”, then choose “Internet Connect” and open it. (see screenshot)
Click on “802.1X”, and verify the “Network Port” is your wireless Network “AirPort”. (see screenshot) If the 802.1X button
does not appear click "File > New 802.1X Configuration".
From the “Configuration”, choose “802.1X Configuration. (see screenshot)
From the “Configuration” choose “Edit Configuration”. (see screenshot)
In “User Name”, type in your Novell username, and in “Password”, type in your Novell password, in “Wireless Network”
type in Laurier Secure Wireless Network SSID, which is “laurierwireless”, and in “Authentication”, tick “TTLS” box and
uncheck all the other protocols, then click “Configure”. (see screenshot)
Choose “PAP” in “TTLS Inner Authentication”, and then click “OK”. (see screenshot)
Click “OK” in “802.1X” window, then click “Connect”, your wireless system should now be ready to access the Internet. (see
screenshot)
Instructions for Apple OS 10.5 Leopard
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From “System Preferences”, choose “Network”, then click “Airport”, click "Advanced" (see screenshot)
In "Advanced" window, click on “802.1X” (see screenshot)
In "802.1X" tab, click "+" on left bottom corner, choose "Add User Profile", type "Laurierwireless" as name. Choose
"laurierwireless" in "Wireless Network" drop down menu. Type in Novell User name in "User Name" field, and password in
"Password" field. Enable "TTLS" as the ONLY "Authentication", highlight "TTLS", and click "Configure" (see screenshot)
Choose "PAP" as "TTLS inner Authentication" from the drop down menu, click "OK" twice, and click "Apply" in "Network
preference" window (see screenshot)
Instructions for Apple OS 10.6 Snow Leopard
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From “System Preferences”, choose “Network”, then click “Airport”, click "Advanced" (see screenshot)
In "Advanced" window, click on “802.1X” (see screenshot)
In "802.1X" tab, click "+" on left bottom corner, choose "Add User Profile", type "Laurierwireless" as name. Choose
"laurierwireless" in "Wireless Network" drop down menu, choose "WPA Enterprise" as "Security Type". Type in Novell User
name in "User Name" field, and password in "Password" field. Enable "TTLS" as the ONLY "Authentication", highlight "TTLS",
and click "Configure" (see screenshot)
Choose "PAP" as "TTLS inner Authentication" from the drop down menu, click "OK" twice, and click "Apply" in "Network
preference" window (see screenshot)
Instructions for AES (TKIP)
The following are instructions to change your existing encryption setting from TKIP to AES.
Windows XP:
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Click "Start", choose "Control Panel", open "Network Connections"
Right click "wireless network connection", click on "Properties"
Click on "Wireless Networks" tab, highlight "laurierwireless" in "Preferred Network list", click "Properties"
Under the Association tab, choose “AES” for Data Encryption
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Click "OK", to save the settings
Windows Vista:
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Click “Start”, open "Control Panel", open “Network and Sharing Center”
From the “Tasks” panel choose “Manage wireless networks”
Highlight "laurierwireless" and right click on it, click on "Properties"
In the “Security” tab, choose “AES” for Encryption type
Click "OK", to save the settings
Windows7:
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Click “Start”, open "Control Panel", open “Network and Internet” and choose “Network and Sharing Center” on the top
From the “Tasks” panel choose “Manage wireless networks”
Highlight "laurierwireless" and right click on it, click on "Properties"
In the “Security” tab, choose “AES” for Encryption type
Click "OK", to save the settings
Information for other non-supported OS
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The Laurier wireless network (laurierwireless) is based upon Secure 802.1X authentication and EAP-TTLS with PAP innerauthentication (anonymous).
Operating Systems that support these protocols should work with "laurierwireless”; however the Laurier ITS department
will only provide support for Windows XP, Vista, Windows7, Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), Mac OS 10.5 (leopard) and Mac OS 10.6
(Snow Leopard).
Wi-Fi Locations
The Laurier Wireless network is currently available in most academic and support buildings on each of the
campuses.
It is also available in 200 King Street, 44 Bricker Street, and Waterloo College Hall residences – with more
residences to come soon.
Laurier Wi-Fi Map - for a complete listing of locations on the Waterloo campus.
For wireless at…
Brantford Campus:
Carnegie Basement, 1st floor
Grand River Hall basement, 1st floor
Journalism House
Odeon 1st floor, 2nd floor
Kitchener Campus - Faculty of Social Work
St Jerome's 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Toronto Office - The Exchange Tower, Toronto
Guest Access
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If you are a guest of the university then you may obtain a temporary Novell Username and Password
by filling this form.
Guests must be sponsored by a Laurier faculty member, a Laurier staff member, or a member of the
WLUSU executive. The sponsor will be responsible for all wireless network activity by their guest or
guests.
If you have an existing guest account then all you need to do is following the new instructions to
connect to either Laurierwireless or Laurierwifi.
Please note that the use of the Laurier wireless network is subject to the Senate Policy: Principles in
the Use of Information Technology.
FAQ
For the best wireless performance, users should ensure that they have the latest drivers for their wireless
adapters being used. The following links will redirect to some manufacturers' websites, where driver updates
are available.
Belkin D-Link Intel LinkSys NetGear TrendNet
Q: My Windows laptop was able to connect to "laurierwireless" before, but now it is not working. I did not
change any configuration - what should I do?
A: You may still be using TKIP for data encryption. Please review the Instructions for AES for information on
how to change your encryption settings.
If the AES option is not an available on your laptop then this means your wireless network interface card may
need to be upgraded in order for you to access the wireless network at Laurier.
Q: I tried following the instructions to get connected to "laurierwireless" but could not connect - what should I
do?
A: Please visit ITS Help Desk located on the first floor of the library for assistance.
Q: I have a Mac, cannot access to "laurierwifi" and "laurierwireless", it always get self-assigned IP address.
A: Turn off "Airport". Click Spotlight on the right top corner, type in "Keychain" and open "Keychain Access", in
the "login" section, highlight the unwanted items, and delete them. Turn on "Airport"; choose "laurierwifi"
from ssid list. To have laurierwireless connection, please follow the instruction for your particular OS X.
Q: I think my laptop has a hardware problem because I cannot access the wireless network anywhere - what
should I do?
A: Please visit Laurier Bookstore which is located in the Concourse and ask for assistance.
Q: I have Odyssey on my laptop; can I have access to "laurierwireless"?
A: Please remove Odyssey client by following the instruction below, then install SecureW2 to get access.
Removing the Odyssey client
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Go to Control Panel
Double click on Add or Remove Programs
Highlight the Odyssey Client line
Click on the Remove box
Answer "Yes" when asked if you really want to remove Odyssey
Anti-Virus and Firewall Information
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Anti-virus software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including computer viruses,
worms, and trojan horses. Such programs may also prevent and remove adware, spyware, and other
forms of malware.
Laurier community members have responsibility to stop and prevent malware spreading among
computers.
Laurier provides Anti-virus software to Laurier owned computers. Similar products can be found in
Laurier Bookstore for computers that belong to individuals.
A firewall is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access
while permitting authorized communications. It is a device or set of devices which is configured to
permit or deny computer applications based upon a set of rules and other criteria.
Windows users click here to get more detail information of how to set up Windows Firewall.