FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
University of Economics in Katowice – IT Center
Logging out does not solve the problem, because after logging in again the user receives the same frozen machine, which will be repaired only after a forced restart.
To configure a wireless network, download the certificate and install it.
GEANT OV RSA CA4
Enter eduroam as the network name and WPA2 Enterprise security.
Enter login details here, i.e. the username together with @eduroam.ue.katowice.pl or the one you use to log in to the Google Apps service (e.g. first name.surname@edu.uekat.pl). If you have a WLAN_AE access account, enter your current login details.
If you do not have a password for the WI-FI network, create one by clicking HERE choosing the right domain.
In the following step choose Show certificate,
Choose the GEANT OV RSA CA4 certificate and continue,
Following saving all configurations, you have been connected to the eduroam network.
ATTENTION!
The option of sharing SPSS and Statistica software to a university e-mail account has been launched! The program link is valid for 7 days. Forms should be submitted in room 4/15 on the dates described hereinbelow.
ATTENTION! It is best if you bring the media empty, formatted in the NTFS standard. The IT Centre is not responsible for any loss of data left on the media provided.
Room 4/15 AITC between:
Students – during breaks between classes only:
Tuesday 9:30 – 13:30,
Friday 09:30 – 13:30,
Saturday 9:30 – 14:30.
University staff:
8:00 – 15:00
The above hours when the software is issued are only valid during the semester!
Install Firefox on the device (Google Play)
Open the browser and enter: about:config in the address field
Then search: network.proxy.type and set the value to 2
The next parameter to set is: network.proxy.autoconfig_url
Enter: http://wpad.ue.katowice.pl/proxy.pac
To check whether the configuration is correct, go to: www.bg.ue.katowice.pl.
If the browser is configured correctly, the login window will be displayed.
Attention!
The w3cache.ue.katowice.pl proxy server supports only computers from the ue.katowice.pl domain (formerly ae.katowice.pl) (University campus, dormitories, ROND).
FIREFOX
click: Tools-Options-Advanced,
choose the Network tab,
click: Settings (how Firefox should connect to the Internet),
choose: Automatic configuration URL,
enter: http://wpad.ue.katowice.pl/proxy.pac,
click OK
INTERNET EXPLORER
click: Tools-Internet Options,
choose the Connections tab,
click: LAN settings,
check: Automatically detect settings,
close the browser and open it again.
SAFARI
In the System Preferences, choose the Network tab (Browser preferences after choosing the proxy settings will open exactly the same window, shown in the image below)
In the network connection preview window, click the Advanced button,
check Automatic proxy configuration and enter the box on the right the configuration script http://wpad.ue.katowice.pl/proxy.pac and confirm with the OK button.
Following the configuration, close the browser and reopen it!
FIREFOX
click: Tools-Options-Advanced,
choose the Network tab,
click: Settings (how Firefox should connect to the Internet)
choose: Manual server configuration,
HTTP proxy server, enter: w3cache.ue.katowice.pl port: 8080
check: Use this proxy server for all protocols,
click OK;
INTERNET EXPLORER
click: Tools-Internet Options,
choose the Connections tab,
click: LAN settings,
click: Use a proxy server for the LAN,
click Advanced,
choose Use this proxy server for all protocols,
click Ok,
close the browser and reopen it
Set up a proxy server in the web browser.
To make it easier, one may use an alternative browser that will be used to access library databases only.
To check whether the configuration is correct, go to any website, e.g. google.com.
If the browser is configured correctly, the login window will be displayed.
Following providing the correct login details ( the same as to the wireless network – enter e.g. your_user_name@ekonom.ue.katowice.pl or first name.surname@edu.uekat.pl as the username), the destination page will be opened.
After finishing work, restore the browser’s original configuration.
Choose Place all certificates in the following store and click Browse.
Search for the store Main certification authorities of third parties, click OK, and then continue.
A window with the information ‘The certificate will be imported after clicking Finish will appear’ – thus click Finish. Import has been successfully completed.
Open Control Panel / Network and Sharing Centre / Manage wireless networks and choose Add.
Choose Change connection settings and then the Security tab.
Set network authentication Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP) and click Settings. Check Verify server certificate and then choose our GEANT OV RSA CA4 certificate.
When using the Secure Password (EAP-MSCHAP2 v2) authentication method, click Configure and OFF Automatically use my login name….
Save all the configuration, and then again in the Security tab choose Advanced settings.
Check Specify authentication mode, choose User authentication. Save credentials.
Enter login details here, i.e. the username together with @eduroam.ue.katowice.pl or the one you use to log in to the Google Apps service (e.g. first name.surname@edu.uekat.pl).
If you do not have a password for the WI-FI network, create one by clicking HERE choosing the right domain.
Following saving all configurations, you have been connected to the eduroam network.