How To...

Connect to the CometNet2 Network on Windows Vista

1. Click on Start, and then Connect to...
   
   
   
2. Click on Set Up a Connection or Network, located under the list of wireless networks.
   
   
   
3. Choose to Manually Connect to a Wireless Network.
   
   
   
4. For the network name, type in "CometNet2" (without quotes), and select WPA2-Enterprise for the security with AES as the encryption type. Then click next.
   
   
   
5. You'll get a window saying you are successfully connected, however, please click on Change Connection Settings. A few more details need to be changed, or else the internet will not work.
   
   
   
6. Go to the Security tab, and make sure the authentication method is Protected EAP. Then click on the settings button next to that box.
   
   
   
7. Select to Validate Server Certificate, and for Connect to these servers, type in "8021x.utdallas.edu" (without quotes). Select "Class 3 Primary Certification Authority" for the Root Certification Authority.
   Make sure your authentication method is "Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)", and check "Enable Fast Reconnect". Then click Configure...
   
   
   
8. Uncheck the box that says "Automatically use my Windows logon".
   
   
   
9. Click okay on the remaining boxes so that you are back to the screen below. Now click on Connect to...
   
   
   
10. Select CometNet2 on the following screen
    
    
    
11. Click on "Enter/Select additional log on information"
    
    
    
12. Enter your NetID and password into the boxes, but leave the Logon Domain box blank.
    
    
    
13. Wait while you computer connects to the network...
    
    
    
14. You should be connected successfully! If it isn't working, or if you're having issues, please contact the Help Desk in Sonora and Jonnson computer labs.