University of Toronto Wireless Network Transition Guide
UofT Wireless Network Transition Guide for Returning Rotman or Existing U of T Students Rotman Computing Services now supports the new University wireless network, UofT. The UofT wireless network is a more robust and safe option for connecting to the internet while at Rotman. We are encouraging students to begin to use this network over the old UTORwin wireless network. This guide will instruct you on how to transition from UTORwin to UofT.
Why migrate to the new UofT wireless network? Unlike UTORwin, the new UofT Wireless network does not require a browser‐based UTORid login each time you connect. You will only need to authenticate once on your laptop. Thereafter, when you enter a University wireless zone, your laptop will automatically associate and log into the wireless network, requiring no further intervention. This will allow you to roam between buildings and even between campuses without the need to re‐enter your credentials and without connection timeouts. This automatic authentication combined with the latest wireless encryption technology, makes this new wireless network secure and convenient. The new network also supports wireless b, g and n protocols which translate into faster, more reliable connections for laptops that are capable of wireless n.
Migrate in 4 easy steps… To migrate to the new UofT wireless network, please go through the following 4 sections: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Verify your UTORid Determine your operating system Add the UofT wireless network Remove the UTORwin wireless network
1. Verify your UTORid Before you can join the new UofT Wireless network, you must first verify your UTORid and password. Note: You will not be able to connect to the UofT Wireless network without first successfully completing the following instructions (you will only need to do this once). 1.
On an internet connected PC, open a web browser and go to https://www.utorid.utoronto.ca/cgi‐bin/utorid/verify.pl.
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Enter your UTORid (can be found on your T‐Card) and password and click Check. You should see a message stating “Your UTORid and password have been checked and should work.” If you do not see this message, please contact the U of T Central Help Desk (978‐HELP,
[email protected]). The Rotman Help Desk will not be able to assist you with any issues. As a part of the verification process, there will be a short delay between verifying and being able to access new UofT wireless network.
2. Determine your operating system 1. Press the key and r together to bring up the Run window. 2. Type in winver and click ok. You will see a window indicating the version of windows currently installed on your laptop:
3. Close this once you’ve determined the Windows version. Follow the instructions below that match your Windows Version.
3. Add the UofT Wireless Network The following instructions will provide a step‐by‐step guide to connecting your laptop to the new UofT wireless network. Please note that the laptop will be configured with your UTORid and password, and it is therefore not recommended for shared computers or devices.
Connecting to the UofT Wireless Network with Windows 7 1.
On your laptop you wish to connect, under your system dock (right side of your windows menu bar) Left‐click on the wireless network icon and click on UofT under Wireless Network Connection.
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Click the Connect button.
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Type your UTORid username and password in the appropriate fields. Click OK.
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If you see a warning message that the credentials provided by the server could not be verified, click Connect.
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At this point, you should be connected to the Internet.
Connecting to the UofT Wireless Network with Windows Vista 1.
On your laptop you wish to connect, under your system dock (right side of your windows menu bar), left‐click the wireless icon in the tray area, and click Connect to a network.
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Click UofT and click Connect.
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Click Enter/select additional log on information.
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Type your UTORid username and password in the appropriate fields. Leave the Logon domain field blank. Click OK.
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When the following window appears, click Enter/select additional log on information.
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On the Validate Server Certificate window, click OK.
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Click Close. At this point, you should be connected to the Internet.
Connecting to the UofT Wireless Network with Windows XP 1.
On your laptop you wish to connect, right‐click on the wireless network icon in the bottom right corner and choose View Available Wireless Networks.
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In the window that opens, click Change Advanced Settings, on the left side.
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Click on the Wireless Networks tab at the top and under Preferred networks, click Add.
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Under the Association tab, fill in the following information: o o o
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Network Name (SSID): UofT Network Authentication: WPA2 Data Encryption: AES
Click on the Authentication tab at the top. Under EAP type, select Protected EAP (PEAP). Click the Properties button.
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In the properties window, ensure that Validate server certificate option is checked. Check Connect to these Servers option and enter radius.wireless.utoronto.ca Under Select Authentication Method, choose Secured Password (EAP‐MSCHAP v2). Click the Configure button.
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Uncheck Automatically use my windows logon name and password. Click OK.
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Click OK, then OK again. You should be back in the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and UofT should show up in the Preferred networks list.
Click OK to close this window. Connecting and Reconnecting 1.
To connect to the UofT network, mouse over the wireless network icon until you see the alert message shown at right. Click on the bubble to bring up the authentication window.
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Enter your UTORid username and password. Leave the Logon domain field blank. Click OK.
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You will see a Validate Server Certificate window. Click OK.
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You will see a status window showing the attempt to authenticate. The wireless icon at the bottom right will show activity when connected. At this point, you should be connected to the Internet.
4. Remove the UTORwin Wireless Network Once you have setup the UofT wireless network and have confirmed that you connecting with the UofT network (ie. You no longer see the UTORwin login screen on a newly opened web browser), you may remove the UTORwin.
Removing the old UTORwin wireless network For Windows 7: 1.
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Under your system dock (right side of your windows menu bar) Right‐click on the wireless network icon and click on Open Network and Sharing Center Click Manage Advanced Networks in the left panel
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Click on UTORwin, then click 'Remove' from the panel above
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Confirm deletion by clicking 'Yes' on the confirmation box, then close the network window. At this point, you should be disconnected from the UTORwin wireless network.
For Windows Vista: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Under your system dock (right side of your windows menu bar) Right‐click on the wireless network icon and click on Open Network and Sharing Center Click Manage Wireless Networks in the left panel Click on UTORwin, then click 'Remove' from the panel above Confirm deletion by clicking 'Yes' on the confirmation box, then close the network window. At this point, you should be disconnected from the UTORwin wireless network.
For Windows XP: 1.
Right‐click on the wireless network icon in the bottom right corner and choose View Available Wireless Networks.
2.
In the window that opens, click Change Advanced Settings, on the left side.
3. Click on the Wireless Networks tab at the top and under Preferred networks, click on UTORwin, and then click Remove. Click OK and close the window. At this point, you should be disconnected from the UTORwin wireless network.
Additional Information on The UofT Wireless Network There is a bandwidth quota of 5GB per week on the UofT Wireless Network. If a student exceeds their quota they will not have access to the wireless network until their balance is reset, which occurs every Monday at 6:30am. The Rotman Computing Facilities and UofT wireless network is subject to the rules, regulations, and polices as defined by the Rotman School of Management and by the University of Toronto. For more information, please refer to the following documents. Rotman Computing Policy http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/computingpolicy/ U of T Policy on Information Technology http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/InfoTech.htm Appropriate Use of Information and Communication Technology http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/policy/use.htm
If you’re having problems… If you’re encountering any difficulties with this transition guide, please contact the Rotman Help Desk.
Rotman Help Desk Contact Information
Phone: (416) 946‐8787 Email:
[email protected] Location: Room 145 (south west corner of Rotman building, 105 St. George) Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 8:00am ‐ 8:00pm, Fri. 8:00am ‐ 6:00pm, Sat. 8:00am‐4:00pm. Closed Sundays and holidays. Latest software and documentation downloads available from RWorld under the My Space tab in the Help Desk Links section (on left).
For more information on the University of Toronto Wireless Network, visit, http://www.wireless.utoronto.ca
