SMUS Windows 8 Dorm Wired Connection

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Follow these steps to connect a computer running Windows 8 to a student dorm connection.

Start with your ethernet cable disconnected. Press the start button, type "services" in the search box and click the "View local services" option in the search results Win81 8021x step1.png
In the Services window, right click "Wired AutoConfig" and choose "Properties" Win81 8021x step2.png
In the Wired AutoConfig Properties window, change the Startup type to "Automatic" and click the "Start" button, then click the "OK" button. Close the Services window. Win81 8021x step3.png
Press the start button, type "network and sharing center" in the search box and run the Network and Sharing Center in the search results Win81 8021x step4.png
In the Network and Sharing Center window, click the "Change adapter settings" link in the sidebar Win81 8021x step5.png
In the Network Connections window, right click "Ethernet" and choose "Properties" Win81 8021x step6.png
In the Ethernet window, choose the "Authentication" tab. Click the "Settings" button beside the network authentication method. Win81 8021x step7.png
In the Protected EAP Properties window, click the "Configure" button Win81 8021x step8.png
In the EAP MSCHAPv2 window, uncheck the "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password" option, then click OK. Click OK on the Protected EAP Properties window as well. Win81 8021x step9.png
Back in the Ethernet window, click the "Additional Settings" button near the bottom Win81 8021x step7.png
In the Advanced settings window, check the "Specify authentication mode" box and change the authentication mode to "User authentication". Then, click "OK" on the Advanced settings window and "OK" on the Ethernet properties window. Win81 8021x step10.png
Plug in the ethernet cable and click "Connect" when the Network Security Alert window appears Win81 8021x step11.png
In the Windows Security window, enter your SMUS username and password, then click the OK button Win81 8021x step12.png
Click "Connect" when the Network Security Alert window appears again Win81 8021x step11.png