"Lem" wrote:

> pcic***@gmail.com wrote:
> > Is it at all possible to create a package or batch file that an
> > end-user can run that will automatically add wifi network information,
> > as well as WEP keys, key index, DNS and IP info, etc?
> >
> > I have been searching for a way to accomplish this, but have not seen
> > anything addressing this kind of question.
> >
> > TIA
> > pcic***@gmail.com
> >
> Windows Wireless Network Setup Wizard:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0604.mspx
>
> --
> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>

> That wizzard only seems to allow config of PSK based security. What about
> pre-provisioning WPA-Enterprise SSID's..?
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
>> pcic***@gmail.com wrote:
>>> Is it at all possible to create a package or batch file that an
>>> end-user can run that will automatically add wifi network information,
>>> as well as WEP keys, key index, DNS and IP info, etc?
>>>
>>> I have been searching for a way to accomplish this, but have not seen
>>> anything addressing this kind of question.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>> pcic***@gmail.com
>>>
>> Windows Wireless Network Setup Wizard:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0604.mspx
>>
>> --
>> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
>>
>> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>>

"Lem" wrote:

> RoadyRunner wrote:
> > That wizzard only seems to allow config of PSK based security. What about
> > pre-provisioning WPA-Enterprise SSID's..?
> >
> > "Lem" wrote:
> >
> >> pcic***@gmail.com wrote:
> >>> Is it at all possible to create a package or batch file that an
> >>> end-user can run that will automatically add wifi network information,
> >>> as well as WEP keys, key index, DNS and IP info, etc?
> >>>
> >>> I have been searching for a way to accomplish this, but have not seen
> >>> anything addressing this kind of question.
> >>>
> >>> TIA
> >>> pcic***@gmail.com
> >>>
> >> Windows Wireless Network Setup Wizard:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0604.mspx
> >>
> >> --
> >> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
> >>
> >> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> >>
>
> You're right, the Wireless Network Setup Wizard is designed for the home
> user, to help configure shared keys, i.e., WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.  At
> least as of 2 years ago (12/7/04), "The Windows XP SP2 version of the
> Wireless Network Setup Wizard does not support the configuration of
> 802.1X authentication settings."
>
> For Enterprise configuration, see this MS Cable Guy article, that
> explains how to use the Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies Group
> Policy extension or Wireless Provisioning Services.
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/abouttn/flash/promo/lettertoeditor/lte120704.mspx
>
>
> --
> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>

> I had seen this before. I prefer the GPO approach - and have it working
> successfully except for one thing - the client gets set to 'Automatically
> Connect' to the network. As out client machines normally use a wired
> connection (and only use wireless when in a conference room) I need to create
> the profile set to 'manual'..  Any ideas?
>
> Many thanks..
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
>> RoadyRunner wrote:
>>> That wizzard only seems to allow config of PSK based security. What about
>>> pre-provisioning WPA-Enterprise SSID's..?
>>>
>>> "Lem" wrote:
>>>
>>>> pcic***@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>> Is it at all possible to create a package or batch file that an
>>>>> end-user can run that will automatically add wifi network information,
>>>>> as well as WEP keys, key index, DNS and IP info, etc?
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been searching for a way to accomplish this, but have not seen
>>>>> anything addressing this kind of question.
>>>>>
>>>>> TIA
>>>>> pcic***@gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>> Windows Wireless Network Setup Wizard:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0604.mspx
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
>>>>
>>>> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>>>>
>> You're right, the Wireless Network Setup Wizard is designed for the home
>> user, to help configure shared keys, i.e., WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.  At
>> least as of 2 years ago (12/7/04), "The Windows XP SP2 version of the
>> Wireless Network Setup Wizard does not support the configuration of
>> 802.1X authentication settings."
>>
>> For Enterprise configuration, see this MS Cable Guy article, that
>> explains how to use the Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies Group
>> Policy extension or Wireless Provisioning Services.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/abouttn/flash/promo/lettertoeditor/lte120704.mspx
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lem   MS MVP -- Networking
>>
>> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>>