To connect to the VT-Wireless wireless network in Windows 7:

1. Create and download a personal network access certificate.
   1. Go to the Login to NetCert via CAS Web page.
   2. In the Username field, type your PID.
   3. In the Password field, type your PID password.
   4. Click the Login button.
   5. In the Label for certificate: field, type a name for your certificate.
   6. Click the Generate Certificate button.
   7. Click the Download the certificate link and follow the instructions on the CNS Web page.
2. Install the personal network access certificate on your computer.
   1. If you have never installed a certificate before, proceed to the next step. If you already have a certificate that is expiring or has expired, delete your old certificate before installing the new one. For instructions, see Deleting VT-Wireless Certificates in Windows XP/Vista/7.
   2. Double-click the certificate that you downloaded.
   3. The Certificate Import Wizard will appear.
      1. Click the Next button.
      2. On the File to Import screen, click the Next button.
      3. In the Password: field, type your personal network access certificate password.
      4. Click the Next button.
      5. If not already selected, select the Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate radio button.
      6. Click the Next button.
      7. Click the Finish button.
      8. Click OK.
3. Configure your computer's wireless settings to access the VT-Wireless wireless network.
   1. In the bottom-right corner, in the Notification Area, click the Network icon.
   2. Click the Open Network and Sharing Center link.
   3. In the left pane, click the Manage wireless networks link.
   4. Click the Add button.
   5. Select Manually create a network profile.
   6. In the Network name: text box, type: VT-Wireless
      Note: This step is case sensitive; type the text exactly as shown. You may copy and paste the text directly from this article to ensure accuracy.

   7. From the Security type: drop-down list, select WPA2-Enterprise.
   8. From the Encryption type: drop-down list, select AES.
   9. Place a check in the Start this connection automatically check box.
   10. If not already cleared, clear the Connect even if the network is not broadcasting check box.
   11. Click Next.
   12. Select Change connection settings.
   13. If not already selected, select the Connection tab.
   14. If not already checked, place a check in the Connect automatically when this network is in range check box.
   15. Select the Security tab.
   16. Under Choose a network authentication method:, from the drop-down list, select Microsoft: Smart Card or other certificate.
   17. Click the Settings button.
   18. Under When connecting:, if not already selected, select the Use a certificate on this computer option.
   19. If not already checked, place a check in the Use simple certificate selection (Recommended) check box.
   20. If not already checked, place a check in the Validate server certificate check box.
   21. Under Trusted Root Certification Authorities:
       
       1. Place a check in the GlobalSign Root CA check box.
       2. Place a check in the Thawte Premium Server CA check box.
       3. If available, place a check in the thawte Primary Root CA check box.
       Note: Do not select any other certificates.

   22. Click OK.
   23. Click OK.
   24. Click the Close button.
4. Connect to the VT-Wireless wireless network:
   1. In the bottom-right corner, in the Notification Area, click the Network icon.
   2. Select VT-Wireless.
   3. Click the Connect button.
      Note: The connection may happen automatically. If so, click outside of the window to close it.

   4. The connection process may take 20-30 seconds. Verify that your system automatically connects to the VT-Wireless network and that you are able to connect to Web sites. Once connected, you may close all windows.