Windows VISTA Wireless Network Access Information

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1 ESRI International User Conference 2009 Windows VISTA Wireless Network Access Information While we worked diligently with the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) to provide the best wireless LAN coverage possible, you must be aware of several important points regarding the use of the network: The name (SSID) of public wireless network we provide to all attendees is SDCCESRI (UPPERCASE). Please adjust network settings on your device if needed. For technical and security reasons we decided not to extend the coverage outside the SDCC and Marriott Hotel buildings. Therefore you will not be able to access the network if you step outside the convention center or Marriott Hotel. We are aware that some more remote areas of the Convention Center may suffer from signal attenuation. If you experience weak signal strength simply move to a different area and try connecting again. The network is optimized for the use by a finite number of users per single wireless access point. Therefore if more than 50 users attempt to access the network in the same area, the performance may start to degrade. Simply move 15 or 20 feet in order to take advantage of another access point. If you experience problems connecting to the network, you may want to refer to the series of self help steps described on the subsequent pages.

2 Two methods exist for setting up a wireless connection on Vista. This guide assumes your Wi-Fi router or access point is already setup and running on the Network and your PC or Laptop wireless card has been installed. Before you can get started with setting up a Wi-Fi connection, the following information will be needed from your wireless router or access point: Wireless Network Name (SSID) SDCCESRI Security Mode or Type (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc ) None used Encryption Type if using WPA or WPA2 (AES, TKIP) None used Security Key or PassPhrase None used Automatic Setup For Wireless Connection 1. Click on the Start button and select Connect To from the menu on the right to display the Connect to a network dialog box. 2. The list of available networks will depend on the types of wireless networks detected, such as infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode networks. If you see the name of your Network, double click it to proceed to the next screen. If you see other Networks in the list, they are probably your neighbors hopefully they are all secured just like yours! If you do not see your Network, follow the steps described below for Manually Setup A Wireless Connection below.

3 3. At the next screen, Vista will attempt to connect to your wireless router or access point. Once the connection is established, you will be prompted to save your connection by checking the Save this network and Start this connection automatically boxes. Click Close. You will now be connected to the wireless network. Manually Setup A Wireless Connection

4 1. Click on the Start button and select Connect To from the menu on the right to display the Connect to a network dialog box. 2. The list of available networks will depend on the types of wireless networks detected, such as infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode networks. If you do not see your network in the list, or if no networks can be found, Vista displays Windows cannot find any networks, then your Wi-Fi router may be set for non-broadcast mode. If this is the case, select Setup a connection or network. 3. On the Choose a connection option page, six options are available. Select the Manually connect to a wireless network option, then click Next.

5 4. The Wizard displays the following: In the Enter information for the wireless network you want to add page, configure the following using the above information you obtain from your wireless network or access point:

6 A) Network name (SSID) B) Security type (used to authenticate a connection to a wireless network). Choices are dependent on the capabilities of your wireless network adapter: No authentication (Open) Open system authentication with no encryption WEP Open system authentication with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA-Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with a preshared key (also known as a passphrase) WPA-Enterprise WPA with IEEE 802.1X authentication WPA2-Personal WPA2 with a preshared key WPA2-Enterprise WPA with IEEE 802.1X authentication 802.1x IEEE 802.1X authentication with WEP (also known as dynamic WEP) NOTE: The shared key authentication method is not listed. Microsoft strongly discourages its use since it provides weak security for your wireless network. To configure shared key authentication, select No authentication (Open) below in step C. C) Encryption Type (enabled if using WPA or WPA2, select either AES or TKIP). When the No authentication (Open) security type is selected, None is selected. When the WEP security type is selected, WEP is selected. When the WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise security type is selected, choose either TKIP or AES When the WEP (802.1x) security type is selected, WEP is selected. D) Security Key/Passphrase (check Display Characters to view characters/numbers being typed) E) Check Start this connection automatically (tells Vista to automatically connect to this wireless network) F) Check Connect even if this network is not broadcasting Click Next 5. At the next screen click on Connect to You have now successfully connected to your Wireless network (click Cancel to close). You should see your connection in the System Tray (double monitor icon). When you mouse over the connection, it will display your current connection. Right clicking the connection and selecting properties will allow you to select different options such as the Network and Sharing Center.

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8 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Carefully Before Accessing and Using the Publicly Available Wireless Network Wireless Access and Use Agreement Again this year, ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center are pleased to make available to ESRI User Conference 2009 attendees the access and use of a publicly available wireless network for your wireless devices. It is exciting new technology that we hope will enhance your UC2009 experience, but access and use of this unsecured publicly available wireless networks carries inherent, potential security and privacy risks to your information that you should be aware of. You agree that your use of the publicly available wireless network is completely voluntary on your part, and you agree that your access and use of the publicly available wireless network manifests your assent to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Grant of Rights: ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center grant you the right to access and use the publicly available wireless network for your legitimate personal, business, and UC-related matters. You shall not access and use the publicly available wireless network to engage in any malicious conduct, including, but not limited to uses that are unlawful, infringing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, harassing, or otherwise malicious in nature. Disclaimer of Warranty: The service and informational text has been provided in good faith and you accept any risks inherent with access and use of an unsecured publicly available wireless network. Every step described in the informational text has been tested, but due to the many factors that can vary, the software cannot be guaranteed to work on all systems and with all versions of Microsoft Windows. You are responsible for backing-up your critical data before accessing and using the publicly available wireless network. USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS." ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE SAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT ALL NONCONFORMITIES CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE INTERNET (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WEB) IS A NETWORK OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC NETWORKS, AND THAT (1) YOU HAVE VOLUNTARILY AGREED TO ACCESS AND USE THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK (2) THE INTERNET AND PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORKS ARE NOT SECURE INFRASTRUCTURES, (3) ESRI NOR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE INTERNET, AND (4) THAT ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATION OF ANY PORTION OF THE INTERNET OR THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK. Limitation of Liability: ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center assume no responsibility for any damage or loss to the security of your information sent via the publicly available wireless network. IN NO EVENT WILL ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, MISAPPROPRIATION OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, ETC.), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION, OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER BY YOU FOR ACCESS AND USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOST PROFITS; LOST SALES OR BUSINESS EXPENDITURES; INVESTMENTS; OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS, LOSS OF ANY GOODWILL, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ACCESS AND USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK, HOWEVER CAUSED, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflicts of laws principles. Use of specific hardware does not necessarily suggest endorsement. Company names or products, trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are the property of the respective owners.