Windows 11 802.1x Wired Authentication

Please follow the steps below to successfully authenticate on the University wired network.

Step-by-Step

Start the Wired AutoConfig Service

1. Click the Start button and type services.msc in the search bar.

2. Right-click Services in the results and choose Run as administrator.

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3. In the Services window, scroll down and find Wired AutoConfig.

4. Right-click Wired AutoConfig and select Start. Once the service has started, you can close the Services window.

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5. (Optional) To make this service start automatically:

   • Right-click Wired AutoConfig again, choose Properties.

   • Set Startup type to Automatic, then click OK.

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Configure Network and Sharing Center

1. Click the Start button, type “settings” in the search box, and open Settings application.

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2. Select Network and Internet settings and select Ethernet

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3. Go to Authentication Settings and click Edit

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• If you don’t see this tab, double-check that Wired AutoConfig is running

Enable 802.1X Authentication

1. Check the box next to Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication.

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2. Under Choose a network authentication method, select:
   Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP).

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3. In the PEAP settings window:

• Under Trusted Root Certification Authorities, select GlobalSign Root CA.

• Under Select Authentication Method, choose:
  Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).

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4. Click Configure…

   • Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name and password if you want to enter credentials manually.

5. Sign in with your username@uwaterloo.ca credentials.

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