Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services


Date Last Reviewed:08/09/2011

WPA on Windows Vista

  1. Vista Menu: Start > Connect To
    Classic Menu: Start > Settings > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection > Connect To
  2. Select "NIUwireless" and click Connect.

    Network selection

  3. A prompt will appear stating "Additional log on information is required to connect to this network." Select "Enter/Select additional log on information".

    Additional information required

  4. Enter your AccountID/Z-ID and password and click OK.

    Enter Credentials

  5. A second prompt will appear stating "Additional log on information is required to connect to this network." Select "Enter/Select additional log on information".

    Additional log on information is required to connect to this network

  6. In the "Valid Server Certificate" window, click OK.

    Validate Server Certificate

  7. The next window should say "Successfully connected to NIUwireless."

    Successfully connected to NIUwireless