Windows 8

Step 1To access the MSUSecureWireless network, follow the instructions below:

Navigate to your wireless menu. 

  Screenshot of the taskbar on a Windows 8 computer   Screenshot of the settings menu on a Windows 8 computer

Select the MSUSecureWireless network.

Screenshot of the Networks menu on a Windows 8 computer

Select "connect." 
 
Screenshot of clicking connect on the desired network on a Windows 8 computer

Add your credentials as shown and click "OK." 
Note: Students must use STUDENT\ and Faculty and Staff must use ADMIN\ before their usernames.

Screenshot of the Networks authentication on a Windows 8 computer

You may get a notification about the network. This is normal, just click "connect."


Screenshot of a possible notification on a Windows 8 computer

Next, you should see an indication that your device is connected to the network, like the one below. 

Screenshot of the menu indicating you are connected to the network on a Windows 8 computer

However, if the screen you get looks like the one below  this line of text, proceed to Step 2.

Screenshot of a possible error when connecting to a wireless network on a Windows 8 computer
Step 2: Troubleshooting  If you're reading this, your device running Windows 8 did not connect to the network. Let's fix it.

First, get to the Control Panel. This part may look a bit different depending upon which device you're using, but don't worry. The menu commands listed in bold will be the same. 

Screenshot showing a user clicking on the Control Panel on a Windows device

From here, you will look for the  Network and Sharing Center. Select it when you find it.

Screenshot showing a user clicking on the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel on a Windows device

Now, select " Set up a new connection or network."

Screenshot showing a user clicking on Setup a new connection or network on a Windows device

Select the option to " Manually configure a wireless network."

Screenshot showing a user clicking on 'Manually connect to a wireless network' on a Windows device

Enter the information exactly as it is shown in the picture below. 

Screenshot showing a user entering the network name, security type, encryption type and security key on a Windows device

Now click " Change Connection Settings."

Screenshot showing a user clicking on Change Connection Settings on a Windows device

Then you'll see a screen like the one below. Click over to the " Security" tab.

Screenshot showing the properties of a specific Wireless Network on a Windows device

You'll see a field like the one below. Click on the button for " Settings" halfway down the page. 

Screenshot showing a user clicking on the Settings button under the Settings tab on a Windows device

Uncheck the option to " Verify the server's identity by validating the certificate" and then click " Configure."

Screenshot showing the settings to uncheck on a Windows device

Be sure to uncheck the option to " Automatically use my Windows login..."

Screenshot showing a user unchecking 'Automatically use my Windows login..' on a Windows device

and then click " OK" and click on " Advanced Settings."

Screenshot showing a user clicking on the Advance Settings button on a Windows device

Check " Specify authentication mode" and then select " User authentication" from the drop down menu.

Screenshot showing a user selecting the option of 'User authentication' on a Windows device Screenshot showing a user selecting the option 'User authentication' on a Windows device

Now enter your credentials in the format mentioned in Step 1.

Screenshot showing the authentication form on a Windows device

You should see that your device is connected to the network. Go you!

Screenshot showing that a user has successfully connected to the specific wifi network on a Windows device

If you need access to instructions for Windows 7, view the Windows 7 instructions page.