WHOI Wireless Network Configurations

Once you have registered your wireless network interface, you will have available to you two WHOI wireless networks. The preferred network Atlantic is more secure because it requires a VPN connection. An alternative network Pacific is available for computers which are not configured for use with the VPN, is less secure but requires the use of a WEP key.

Atlantic

1. Of the two networks, Atlantic is easier to configure.
2. This network is likely to be the one selected by your wireless client.
3. If it is not currently selected, choose it from the list of offered networks.
4. Start your VPN client and enter your password (hint: this is the same as your RAS password)

Pacific

Configuring for use under Windows XP
1. Right-click on Wireless Connection icon in system tray.
2. Choose "View available Wireless Networks"
3. Set the check for "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings."
4. Choose the "Add..." button in the Preferred Networks section.
5. Enter the Network name (SSID) as Pacific (this is case sensitive).
6. Clear the check for "The key is provided for me automatically".
7. Set "Data encryption" to WEP enabled and "Network Authentication" to Shared mode. (On some computers these are check box options and an others dropdown list choices.)
8. Enter the Network key that you have been provided in an Email sent to you when you registered. (You can copy and paste the hexadecimal key from a text file.)
9. Choose OK. The new wireless network should be listed in the Preferred Networks box. Note that you can adjust the order in which connection to networks will be attempted.
10. Choose OK. After a couple of seconds you should be connected to the top network on the list.

Configuring for use under MAC OS X
1. You must have an Airport card installed in your computer.
2. Under the Blue Apple, select Location, Automatic.
3. On the Menu bar, click on the Airport icon, make sure that Airport is ON and select "Other…" Note: If you do not see the Airport icon, go to the Network System Preference pane and select to show Airport status in Menu Bar.
4. Set the "Network Security" to WEP Password, enter the "Network name" as Pacific (this is case sensitive) and enter the password that you have been provided in an Email sent to you when you registered. Contact the Helpdesk and they will re-send it to you.
5. Exit this screen. After couple of seconds you should be connected to the Pacific wireless network.

If you have any difficulties, contact the CIS Help Desk and we will attempt to help.