Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services


Date Last Reviewed:08/09/2011

NIU Wi-Fi FAQ

Need help? Bring your device to the ITS Contact Center in TS 114.

Q: What if the Wireless Networks tab does not show in the wireless adapter properties?

A: Remove wireless configuration utilities made by Dell, HP, Intel, Linksys, or Netgear. Go to the Control Panel, select Add or Remove programs, and click Remove on these programs.


Q: What if everything in the Wireless Networks tab is grayed out?

A: This is also most likely due to other wireless configuration utilities. See "What if the Wireless Networks tab does not show in the wireless adapter properties?"


Q: What if the wireless configuration utilities can't be removed?

A: Bring your device to the ITS Contact Center in TS 114. Support specialists will try to remove it.


Q: What if everything is still grayed out in the Wireless Networks tab?

A: Make sure the checkbox for "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is checked.


Q: What operating systems can connect to WPA?

A: Any operating system and hardware that supports WPA. See NIU Wi-Fi Requirements.


Q: Why is WPA not available as a Network Authentication type?

A: The wireless card is not WPA certified. See WPA Certified Wireless Cards.