Section 2 - Configure the Native 802.1x Client Set the Local Area Connection to be the Priority Connection Enter your University Computing Account Username and Password. Note: In the Control Panel, set View by: to Large Icons. This will search for and automatically open the Control Panel. Section 1 - Enable the Wired Auto Config Serviceīe sure you have connected your computer to the network port with an Ethernet cable before you begin the steps below. You must have administrative rights to your computer to complete these steps.īefore you manually configure your computer, install the required InCommon certificates using the steps at Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Windows). You can use the steps in this document to manually configure your Windows computer to use network ports in public areas. These connections may be located in classrooms, conference rooms, or other public areas.
The 802.1x protocol is the protocol that is used for wired access to the University's network (PittNet) through publicly accessible network ports.
