Follow the instructions below to configure Microsoft Vista OS to connect MSU8021X, MSU's secure wireless network. If you would like more detailed instructions go to: http://www.montane.edu/itcenter/wireless/vista.php.
IMPORTANT: If you are a new student and have not yet changed/set your MSU Windows Domain Account password or it has expired, please go to My Profile to set it before continuing.
- Click the
icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (fig. 2). 
Fig. 2- Click "Wireless networks are available" (fig. 3).
Fig. 3- Select MSU8021X and click the "Connect" button.
Fig. 4- Click "Enter/select additional log on information".
Fig. 5- Enter your MSU Domain Account user name and password" (fig. 6). NOTE: Your MSU Windows Domain Account user name is generally in the form of first.last. It is also what you use to log in to computers in the IT Center student computer labs on campus.
Fig. 6- Click "Enter/select additional log on information". The "Validate Server Certificate" window opens (fig. 7).
- Click the "OK" button.
Fig. 7- Check both boxes and click the "Close" button (fig. 8).
Fig. 8- Click on "Public location" (fig. 9).
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
The "Connect to a network" window opens (fig. 4).
The "Additional log on information is required..." window opens (fig. 5).
The "Enter Credentials" window opens.
The "Additional log on information is required..." window opens again (fig. 5).
The "Successfully connected to a network" window opens.
The "Set Network Location" window opens.
You should now be connected to MSU8021X and see the window below.(fig. 10).
When successfully connected your network icon in the lower right of your screen will like this:
If you receive any errors first check that your settings, username and password have all been entered correctly. For additional assistance please contact the IT Center Help Desk at helpdesk@montana.edu.
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