Validating the Wireless Authentication Server Certificate

When conecting to UVa's encrypted wireless network you will need to validate the wireless authentication server's certificate manually if you have not previously done so. The instructions below illustrate the process.

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Instructions

Windows XP

  1. If you need to validate the wireless authentication server's certificate, the following pop-up balloon will appear: Click here to process your logon information for the network cavalier. Click anywhere but the "X".
    XP wireless server certificate validation pop-up.
  2. A dialog box will appear titled Validate Server Certificate. Click the OK button.
    XP wireless server certificate validation dialog.

Windows Vista

  1. If you need to validate the wireless authentication server's certificate, the following pop-up balloon will appear: Additional information is required to connect to cavalier. Click anywhere but the "X".
    Vista wireless server certificate validation pop-up.
  2. A dialog box will appear titled Validate Server Certificate. Click the OK button.
    Vista wireless server certificate validation dialog.

Mac OS 10.3

  1. If you need to validate the wireless authentication server's certificate, the following dialog box titled Verify Certificate will appear. Click the OK button.
    Mac OS X 10.3 wireless server certificate validation.

Mac OS 10.4

  1. If you need to validate the wireless authentication server's certificate, the following dialog box titled Verify Certificate will appear. Click the Show Certificate button.
    Mac OS X 10.4 wireless server certificate validation.
  2. The Verify Certificate dialog box will expand. Click the checkbox for Always trust these certificates and then click the Continue button.
    Mac OS X 10.4 wireless server certificate validation.
  3. To complete the process, you may be asked to enter your password for your computer. Click the OK button.
    Mac OS X 10.4 wireless server certificate validation.

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