Cedarville University

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Fall Semester 2008

  • Monday-Friday: 8am - 4pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

SPC Setup Instructions: How to Get Connected

There are two major tasks associated with connecting your Self-Provided Computer (SPC) to our campus wireless network.

  1. Connect your SPC to CedarWireless - this is usually a one-time setup that will remain on your computer unless specific action is taken to remove it (i.e., reinstalling Windows or deleting the wireless network association)
  2. Register your SPC with our campus management system - this step ensures that your computer meets our minimum requirements for connection to CedarWireless, including current operating system, up-to-date antivirus software, and antimalware software

After completing these steps you will be able to surf the Internet, collect your e-mail from either an Internet source (Google, Yahoo!) or our campus GroupWise servers, and connect to your documents and files stored on our campus network (your H: drive or project drives).

Connecting to CedarWireless

NOTE: If you have never connected to CedarWireless before you will need to reset your CedarNet password (the one you use to log into a University computer, e.g., in a lab or dorm room). You do not have to change your CedarNet password, but you do have to follow the process all the way through.

» Microsoft Windows XP/Vista

NOTE: If you have an older version of Windows (98/ME/2000), please contact our SPC Assistance Counter.

Connecting to CedarWireless just got a lot easier. Our network team has developed a tool that will inspect your computer and configure your wireless adapter to connect to our campus wireless network.

  1. Download the CedarWireless Configuration Tool from our SPC Download page and save it to your desktop
  2. Run the CedarWireless Configuration Tool
  3. Enter your username and CedarNet password, when prompted

» Mac OS X (10.5 - Leopard):

  1. Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Network in the Internet & Network section.
  2. Select the AirPort service, and then click Advanced.
  3. Click 802.1X and then do the following:
    • Choose User from the Domain pop-up menu
    • Click the + button below the Configurations box on the left side of the window, and enter cedarwireless-secure as the name of the configuration
    • Enter your CedarNet User Name and Password into the appropriate fields on the right side of the window
    • Type cedarwireless-secure into the Wireless Network field
    • Uncheck all Authentications, except PEAP
    • Click the OK button, then click the Apply button - you can now close the System Preferences window

» Mac OS X (10.4 - Tiger and earlier)

  1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop, and choose Applications from the left pane
  2. Click on the Internet Connect icon to open the Internet Connect application
  3. Click on the 802.1x icon. If you do not see this icon, choose New 802.1x Connection... from the "File" menu to create a new one.
  4. Under the Configuration dropdown menu, select Edit Configurations...
  5. Configure the window that pops up as follows:
    • In the Description field type cedarwireless-secure.
    • From the drop-down menu next to the Network Port menu select: Airport.
    • Enter your CedarNet user name and password
    • In the Wireless Network field type cedarwireless-secure
    • In the Authentication area check: PEAP (nothing else should be checked)
    • Click the OK button
  6. In the Internet Connect screen, click the Connect button to log on to the cedarwireless-secure network.

    NOTE: The first time you connect, you may get a message indicating that the server certificate is not trusted. Click the Continue button. You will no longer be asked for a certificate each time you connect.

Register Your Computer with our Campus Management System

Registration is required for accessing our campus network with your personally-owned computer. This process is initiated through an Internet browser by downloading a run-once agent that will scan your computer to ensure it meets our minimum requirements.

  1. Download the Client Security Agent
    • Open an Internet browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox), and direct the browser to an Internet site that is off-campus (e.g., www.yahoo.com). You will be automatically redirected to our campus management registration page.
    • Click the Register your Self-Provided Computer (SPC) button.
    • Enter your CedarNet username and password, and select your SPC type from the drop-down menu.
    • Click the Register button to download the Client Security Agent (CSA) to your desktop.
    • Select the Save option when you are prompted to Run or Save this application to your system - this will place a Client Security Agent icon on your computer's desktop for use later, if necessary.
  2. Run the Client Security Agent
    • Click the Run button once the download of the Client Security Agent (CSA) has completed.
    • Click the Allow button if Windows warns of an unidentified program accessing your computer.
    • Wait while the CSA examines your computer to ensure that it meets the minimum requirements for connecting to our campus network.
  3. Restart your computer
    • When the CSA has completed its scan and you have received the Registration Successful notice, close all programs and restart your computer.
    • If you do not receive the Registration Successful notice, follow the instructions provided on your computer to resolve the issues indicated, then perform step 2 again to re-scan your system.

Congratulations you are now ready to connect to our campus network with your Self-Provided Computer.