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Connection to the campus wide wireless LAN system 802.1x

The Academic Computing and Communications Centre is trialing the use of a campus wide wireless LAN system 802.1x.
This connection method is not intended to replace the existing web authentication method but to complement it and there are plans to continue to operate both systems concurrently in the future.

Trial period

  • Until 31 March 2015

Notes on Use

  • Read the general information on Access Point Connections before attempting to use the system.
  • During the trial period there is no support or help desk available.
  • Any comments or advice on how to improve the system are welcome.
  • There is a possibility that the wireless LAN trial may be suspended or cancelled without prior notice.
  • During the trial period the connection method for the wireless LAN system may be changed or modified at any time.
    Please check the news and updates from the Academic Computing and Communications Centre regularly.
  • Note that the Access Guide and Users Guideare similar.
  • No users agreement window appears upon connection to 802.1x however your access of this page and the 'notes on using the system' contained on this page are deemed to provide your consent to abide by the users agreement.

Current issues

  • You may be asked to input a password twice when a connection is being established to the LAN network or if there is a problem or mistake with the configuration process.
  • The issue of unverified server certificates issued by NII when connecting via iPad or similar devices is under investigation.

Using the System

Requirements

  • A Wi-Fi enabled computer compatible with a wireless LAN interface compliant with IEEE802.11a/b/g is necessary.

Settings

  • Please use the setting 'Obtain an IP address automatically'.

Connection Procedure

  1. When checking for available 'Wireless Network Connections' please select "utwlan-x".
  2. Please select "WPA2 Enterprise" as the authentication method and enter your user ID (UTID-13) and password.
    In particular, please use the following preferences in relation with wireless LAN security.
    Security WPA2 Enterprise
    Encryption method AES
    User ID Unified Authentication System ID(13 digit number)
    Password Unified Authentication System Password
    802.1x Authentication EAP-TTLS or EAP-PEAP
  3. During the initial connection you may be asked to verify the server certificate.
  4. When challenged and prompted for a password again please enter your Unified Authentication Password.
  5. After successful authentication you will connected to the campus network system.

Important points

As the campus network system uses a certificate issued by NII, devices such as Androids may be required to install a CA certificate.
Information on how to connect to eduroam and install the necessary certificates is here.

IP address assignment

Assigned range 133.51.48.0/20

Manuals

There is no manual for the 802.1x wireless LAN system as it is dependent on the OS version in use. Please connect to the following makers for reference material.

The following devices have been also reported to work.

Updated 9 April 2014
Updated 13 June 2012
Updated 23 February 2012

Notices