Information Technology

Wireless Installation for Windows
Follow these instructions to configure your laptop for use on the MSUM wireless network.

Requirements
In order to configure for and use wireless services provided by MSUM, you must:

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Installation Instructions
NOTE: If you are running a Windows operating system AND have a Novell client installed, follow the instructions below before attempting to connect to the wireless network:

• When you boot up your computer and are not plugged into a wired port, the Novell login screen will come up. Check the "Workstation only" box. Then enter your Windows username and password and click OK.

• Follow Steps 1-3 below for wireless installation.

Step 1: Connect to the MSUM Wireless Network
The wireless network SSID ("MSUM-Wireless") is the same for all areas on campus except in residence halls. The SSID is also broadcast so that you don't have to manually enter it. By default, most computers should automatically connect to this network. Should your computer give you an error about connecting to an insecure network, disregard this error and connect anyway.

When you connect in a non-residence hall, you should connect to the "MSUM-Wireless" network. In residence halls you should connect to "GoMoorhead-MSUM".  You do not have to run the VPN Client to access the internet when connected to the "GoMoorhead-MSUM" network. If you connect to any other network on campus, please disconnect and notify the IT department at #2603. Any other wireless network on campus is most likely not authorized and maybe be incorrectly setup leaving your privacy and personal data at risk.

Note: Make sure your wireless configuration is not using WEP or any other security method when you connect to the wireless network. The VPN Client you will install in step 2 will provide encryption.

1. Download the VPN client software by clicking on www.mnstate.edu/it/wireless/ciscovpn-5.0.03.0560.exe and save.
    
2. Run the installer. The installer will extract the files and then perform an installation. Follow the instructions from the installer program to complete the installation. NOTE: You may see one or more error messages stating that this installer has not passed windows logo testing. This isn't a problem. Click on "Continue Anyway".
    
3. The installer will require a reboot of your computer when finished.
    

Step 3: Login and use the Wireless Network
Once you have successfully installed the VPN client and are able to connect to "DragonNet Wireless VPN", you will need to login to the network using the VPN client software.

In Windows, click on "Start", then "Programs", and then on the folder named "Cisco Systems VPN Client". Highlight and then click on "VPN Client" to start the VPN client software.

In the "VPN Client" window, click on the "Connect" button. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter your DragonNetID for the username and then enter your password. Click on "OK".

Once authenticated, the VPN client will mimimize to the task bar and appear as a yellow "lock" icon. Your computer is now connected and active on the wireless network.

Each time you want to use the MSUM wireless network in the future, complete steps 1 and 3.

Connecting to Novell Drives AFTER You Establish a VPN connection
To connect to your Novell drives, follow the instructions below. 

1. Right-click on my computer

2. Left-click on map a drive

3. Use the scroll button to select drive "X:"

4. On the folder line enter "\\mhdmns\apps" (do not check the reconnect at login box)

5. On the Novell login screen, enter your Novell username and password and click "OK"

6. Now right-click on the red N on the task bar and left-click on "Network Login..." to login into Novell as usual and connect all of your network drives.

7. If the login fails, left click on advanced in the "Network Login" window to check your NDS settings.  For "Tree" you should have MHD and for "Servers" you should have MHDMNS.MNSTATE.EDU

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For a list of frequently asked questions, please click here.