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Configuring Wireless Access for Carthage Commuters, Best Western Residents and Visitors while on Campus

Carthage community members who do not live on campus or other visitors to the College may follow the instructions below to configure their laptops to connect to Carthage’s wireless network.

Please note:

• Carthage wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID (network name.)  You must know the SSID for the location in which you wish to connect.  SSIDs are included in the instructions below.
• Check if your laptop has a physical wireless switch or a key combination such as Fn-F5 to enable/disable wireless!  If the switch is off or the radio is otherwise disabled, you will not be able to connect, even if you follow the instructions below.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click the Windows button in the lower left corner of the screen, then click Connect To.  (If Connect To is not available, click Control Panel, then double-click "Network and Sharing Center.")
2. Click “Set up a connection or network”
3. Click on “Manually connect to a network”
4. Fill in the network name as shown below for the location where you are using wireless

Library and Academic Building Access 

The SSID for any non-residence hall location is gonefishing  

1. Set the Security Type to Open and Encryption to None
2. Check the box labeled “Start this connection automatically”
3. Make sure the box labeled “Connect even if network not broadcasting” is checked
4. Click Next to finish configuration

Mac OS

1. Click the Apple icon at the upper left corner, and open System Preferences
2. Double-click the Network icon
3. Click Advanced (or Show settings) to select the AirPort networks
4. Click the Plus sign (+) to Add another network

Library and Academic Building Access

The SSID for any non-residence hall location is gonefishing 

1. Set Wireless Security to None.  Click OK
2. Click Apply Now when finished

Windows XP

1. Click on Start – Settings (or Control Panel) – Network Connections
2. Right-click the icon for your wireless connection and click Properties
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.  (If tab not shown, see * below)
4. Make sure the box labeled “Use Windows to configure my wireless network setting” is checked.
5. Click the Add button in the Preferred networks section
6. In the next window, enter the SSID that corresponds to the location you are setting up
   

Library and Academic Building Access

The SSID for any non-residence hall location is gonefishing

1. Check the box labeled “Connect even if network not broadcasting”
2. Set Network Authentication to Open and Data encryption to Disabled
3. Click OK
4. Click the Advanced button
5. Make sure that the "Access point (infrastructure) networks only" option is selected.  Click Close.
6. Click OK to finish the configuration.  Your computer will connect after several seconds

*  If no Wireless Networks tab appears, start the Wireless Zero Configuration service as follows:

1. Click on Start – Run
2. Type services.msc and click OK.
3. Click on the Wireless Zero Configuration near bottom of screen.  (Scroll down if neccessary.)
4. Click ‘Start the service’ at the left
5. Close the window and return to the directions above