Windows manual configuration
Manually connecting to Wifi
This document describes the manual configuration of KIT Wifi networks on Windows 8 and 10.
If the conneciton to KIT previously failed, you have to delete the existing network. If KIT is not available, skip this step and proceed with step 2.
- Open network and sharing center by right-clicking on the Wifi icon in your Windows task bar [figure 1]
Figure 1: open network and sharing center -
Choose "Set up a new connection or network" [figure 2] and then "manually connect to a wireless network" [figure 3].
- Enter the following [figure 4]:
- Network name: KIT
- Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
and click on "Next". Choose "Change Connection Settings" to ensure a secure connection.
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Continue with the section Security Settings for Windows 10 and 8 respectively Security Settings for Windows 7.
Securing an existing connection

To ensure a secure connection right-click on "Network settings" [figure 5], then choose "Network and Sharing Center". Under "View your active networks" you will see KIT with "Access type" Internet and "Connections" [figure 6]. Click on "WLAN (KIT)" next to "Connections".
A window with the Wi-Fi status will open [figure 6]. Click on "Wireless Properties" and continue with the section Security Settings for Windows 10 and 8 respectively Security Settings for Windows 7.
Security Settings for Windows 10 and 8
A window with the properties of the wireless network KIT will open. Click on the tab "Security" and enter the following [figure 7]:
- Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
- Encryption type: AES
- Choose a network authentication method: Microsoft: EAP-TTLS
Click on "Settings" next to the authentification method and make the following adjustments [figure 8]:
Click on "OK" twice and then on "Close". The configuration of the WLAN settings is complete and you can connect to the network KIT.
- Check "Enable identity privacy" and enter anonymous@kit.edu
- Connect to these servers: radius-wlan.scc.kit.edu
- Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Check only T-TeleSec GlobalRoot Class 2
You can now connect to KIT and log in with your KIT account (e.g. ab1234@kit.edu or uxxxx@kit.edu).