Connecting to the USC WLAN via Microsoft Windows OS

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Before attempting to connect to the USC WLAN, please ensure that your Windows laptop is equipped with an internal or recommended external wireless card and is properly configured to use that wireless card.

Before your Windows PC can connect to the USC WLAN, the following will take place:

• You will have to authenticate to the network.
• You will have to validate that your computer is configured to meet the minimum security requirements for the network.
• You will have to establish an encrypted connection to USC’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) device.

1. Login to the network with your network username and password.
   You can initiate the login process by opening a web browser window. You will immediately be redirected to the USC Wireless Network Authentication & Registration page. This page defines the terms and conditions for operating a device on the USC wireless network. Your login indicates your acceptance and intention to comply with the terms and conditions for operating a device on the USC WLAN. This will also begin the authentication, validation, and secure access process.
    

   Note:

   You can obtain your network username and password by logging into VIP and selecting the “Technology” link and then selecting the Network Username button. Your network username and password is not the USC identification number and PIN used to login to VIP itself.)



2. Download and Install Cisco CleanAccess client.
   If this is the first time you are logging onto the USC WLAN, you must download and install the Cisco CleanAccess client on your Windows laptop. Once installed, the Cisco CleanAccess client will automatically launch and will request that you login using your network username and password.
    
3. CleanAccess will check whether your PC is current with Windows critical updates and current with anti-virus software.
   If your Windows laptop is current with critical updates and McAfee anti-virus software, you will be redirected to a site that informs you that the Cisco VPN client must be downloaded and installed on your Windows laptop. If your Windows laptop is not current with critical updates and/or McAfee anti-virus software, you will be directed to the appropriate site(s) for those updates.
    
4. Download and Install Cisco VPN Client.
   If this is the first time you are logging onto the USC WLAN, you must download and install the Cisco VPN client on your Windows laptop. You will be redirected to the appropriate site for the client. Once installed, this client will need to be launched via the shortcut provided and it will request that you login using your network username and password. Click HERE for instructions on installing the Cisco VPN client.