Online Help - Network
How do I connect to Wireless?
The Biochemistry Department has two different wireless networks. These networks are explained below. We strongly encourage Biochemistry users to use the BiochemNet_Secure network for the most seamless access to Biochemistry services.
Please note that wireless networks are both slower and less reliable than wired connections. A wired connection is recommended when available and particularly situations that necessitate a fast, reliable connection, such as transferring large amounts of data to and from the file server.
Please do not use your Biochem username and password to configure someone else's machine. If they are not a member of the Biochemistry Department they should use the UWNet wireless with a guest NetID (if needed).
UWNet Wireless
UWNet is the standard open wireless used on the UW-Madison campus. You will be required to enter your NetID and password on the first website you visit before being able to access the Internet, etc. This access allows anyone with a NetID to access the Internet from the Biochemistry buildings.
BiochemNet_Secure
This is the new "secured" Biochemistry network. This network requires you to sign on using your Biochemistry username and password. Once you have authenticated to this network your wireless communication is encrypted. This network also allows full access to all Biochemistry services that you can access if you connect your computer to the wired network.
Mac OS X:
1. Click the Airport icon in the menu bar and select "BiochemNet_Secure"
2. Enter the following information:
User Name: [Your Biochem Username]
Password: [Your Biochem Password]
If you want your computer to automatically join this network in the future make sure "Remember this network" is checked.
3. When you get the Verify Certificate window click Show Certificate
4. Click the Always trust "directory.biochem.wisc.edu". Then click Continue.
Windows Vista
1. Go to: "Start Menu" > "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet"
2. Under "Network and Sharing Center" select "Connect to a network"
3. Select BiochemNet_Secure and click Connect
4. Click Enter/select additional log on information
5. Enter your Biochem username and password, then click OK
6. Click Enter/select additional log on information (again)
7. Click OK to the certificate question
8. If you want the computer to automatically join the network in the future, leave the Save this network and Start this connection automatically checked.
Windows XP
1. Go to: "Start Menu" > "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet Connection" > "Network Connections"
2. Right click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties"
3. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab
4. Click Add
5. Enter the following information
Network name (SSID): BiochemNet_Secure
Network Authentication: WPA
Data encryption: TKIP
6. Select the Authentication tab
7. Change the EAP type to Protected EAP (PEAP)
8. If you do not log into your computer using your Biochem username and password click the Properties button, then the Configure button, uncheck "Automatically use my Windows logon..." and click OK.
9. Click OK
10. Click OK
11. Click OK
12. If you do not log into your computer using your Biochem username and password you should get a popup in the lower right to "Click here to select a certificate or other credentials"...
a. Click the icon below the popup once
b. Enter your Biochem username and password, you can leave the Logon domain blank
c. Click OK
13. You may get a notice to "Click here to process your logon information...
a. Click the icon below the popup once
b. Click OK
Your system should automatically reconnect to the secure wireless network now.
How do I connect my computer to the network (Internet)?
First, use an ethernet cable to connect your computer to a network jack. Then,make sure your computer is configured to use DHCP. If you need help for this, use our instructions below. That's it...it should be working. If not, contact us - we can get you connected.
How do I configure my computer to use DHCP?
Follow our instructions