Wireless Connection (Secure) - Windows 2000
Policy | Standard | Procedure | Informative
Version: 1.4.1
Last Updated: 3/10/05
University Computing and Communications Services
Create a wireless "CatChat" connection to the Georgia State network on a Windows 2000 computer using the CISCO VPN client (CISCO's IPSec client software).

Before Beginning
Setup Procedures
Connect
Disconnect
Help

Before Beginning:

  • Read Wireless Access.
  • Know your computer login userID and password.
    Students: This is the userid and password you enter when logging into your student email account or a campus open-access lab. If you do not know yours, visit http://www.student.gsu.edu/ for assistance.
    Faculty/Staff: This is your Novell userid and password.
  • You must have a Wireless Network Card properly installed on your computer.

Setup Procedures:

Step 1. Configure Your Wireless Network Card for the Georgia State Wireless Network.

    1. Insert the wireless network card, and then turn on the computer.
    2. Click Start, then point to Settings.
    3. Click Control Panel, then click Network & Dialup Connections.
    4. Locate your Wireless Network Connection (it will be labeled whatever you named it during the install), and right-click on it.
    5. Click Properties.
    6. Click Configure.
    7. Click Advanced.
      1. Select Encryption, and set value to disabled.
      2. Select SSID, and change SSID to CatChat .
      3. Click OK.
      4. Click OK again, to close Adapter Configuration page.
        Close the window.

Step 2. Verify Connectivity to the Wireless Network.

    1. Open a Browser.
    2. Type in wireless.gsu.edu and press Enter.
      If you see Welcome to the GSU Wireless Network you are connected. If not, close the browser and try reconfiguring your wireless card.

Step 3. Download the CISCO IPSec Client Software.

  1. In wireless.gsu.edu, click Downloads.
  2. In Welcome to Wireless Networking, click Begin.
  3. In Welcome to Wireless Networking, scroll to the bottom of the page and click I Agree.
  4. In Wireless Networking, click Windows.
  5. In Security Alert, click OK.
    Authentication and download should start in 5 seconds.
  6. In Enter Network Password:
    1. Type in your userid and password.
    2. Click OK.
  7. In File Download, click Save.
  8. Create two new folders:
    1. One called GSU Software.
    2. Within GSU Software, create a CISCO IPSec folder.
  9. Double-click on the CISCO folder, and then click Save.
  10. In Download Complete, click Close.
    Close the window.

Step 4. Install the CISCO IPSec Client Software.

  1. Go to your desktop:
    1. Click GSU Software folder.
    2. Click CISCO IPSec folder.
  2. Double-click CiscoVPNClient4_6.exe .
  3. In CiscoVPNClient4_6.exe, click OK.
  4. In Cisco IPSEC VPN Client for Windows Ver4.6, click Next.
  5. If the selected extraction path is OK with you, click Next.
    If not, select another one and then click Next.
  6. Click Yes to agree to the license agreement.
  7. In the Welcome window, click Next.
  8. Click Next, again.
    The installation will begin.
  9. In Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue.
  10. Check Yes to I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish.
  11. Log back into your computer.

Connect:

  1. At your desktop, click Start.
  2. Point to Programs.
  3. Point to CISCO Systems VPN Client.
  4. Select VPN Client, and double-click.
  5. Select Wireless VPN.
  6. Double-click the Connect icon.
  7. Enter your userid and password, and then press Enter.
    You are connected to the wireless network.

Disconnect:

  1. Right-click the Lock icon in your Task bar.
  2. Click Disconnect.
    The Lock icon will "unlock" to indicate a disconnect. Close the window.

Help:

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact the Help Center (404-651-4507 or help@gsu.edu). Students may also visit http://www.student.gsu.edu/.

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