Connect personal laptop to work network

I'm trying to use my personal laptop [Windows 7 Home Premium] on my work's wireless network, but I can't seem to authenticate and get in. I believe the network is using WPA2 [Enterprise?]

It asks for a username and password. For the username, I've tried "Domain\Username", but that doesn't seem to work. Weirdest thing is that on my personal iPod touch, I can use "Domain\Username" and my password for the network, and it connects just fine!

Anyone know a reason why it won't work on my laptop too?

Join your work-owned Windows 10 device to your organization's network so you can access potentially restricted resources.

While you're joining your Windows 10 device to your work or school network, the following actions will happen:

  • Windows registers your device to your work or school network, letting you access your resources using your personal account. After your device is registered, Windows then joins your device to the network, so you can use your work or school username and password to sign in and access restricted resources.

  • Optionally, based on your organization's choices, you might be asked to set up two-step verification through either two-step verification or security info.

  • Optionally, based on your organization's choices, you might be automatically enrolled in mobile device management, such as Microsoft Intune. For more info about enrolling in Microsoft Intune, see Enroll your device in Intune.

  • You'll go through the sign-in process, using automatic sign-in with your work or school account.

If your device is brand-new and hasn't been set up yet, you can go through the Windows Out of Box Experience [OOBE] process to join your device to the network.

  1. Start up your new device and begin the Windows Out of Box Experience.

  2. On the Sign in with Microsoft screen, type your work or school email address.

  • On the Enter your password screen, type your password.

  • On your mobile device, approve your device so it can access your account.

  • Complete the Out of Box Experience, including setting your privacy settings and setting up Windows Hello [if necessary].

  • Your device is now joined to your organization's network.

    You can make sure that you're joined by looking at your settings.

    1. Open Settings, and then select Accounts.

    2. Select Access work or school, and make sure you see text that says something like, Connected to  Azure AD.

    If you've had your device for a while and it's already been set up, you can follow these steps to join your device to the network.

    1. Open Settings, and then select Accounts.

    2. Select Access work or school, and then select Connect.

    3. On the Set up a work or school account screen, select Join this device to Azure Active Directory.

       

    4. On the Let's get you signed in screen, type your email address [for example, ], and then select Next.

    5. On the Enter password screen, type your password, and then select Sign in.

    6. On your mobile device, approve your device so it can access your account.

    7. On the Make sure this is your organization screen, review the information to make sure it's right, and then select Join.

    8. On the You're all set screen, click Done.

       

    You can make sure that you're joined by looking at your settings.

    1. Open Settings, and then select Accounts.

    2. Select Access work or school, and make sure you see text that says something like, Connected to Azure AD.

    After you join your device to your organization's network, you should be able to access all of your resources using your work or school account information.

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    Request to have remote access to your work computer. Many companies require permission to access the VPN. Call your IT [Information Technology] department or visit the IT website of your company to apply for access.

    • Depending on the nature of your job and your company's Internet security policies, the IT department might be able to assist you immediately.
    • If the IT department requires supervisor permission, contact your supervisor and have him/her make the request on your behalf.
    • You will probably need to provide your username and password to request access.

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  • Method 2

    Method 2 of 2:

    Getting Remote Access without an IT Department

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      Try a service like Chrome Remote Desktop. If your company does not have an IT department or a VPN, you can still securely access and share information between computers. Chrome Remote Desktop is a free app that can be used by both Windows and Mac users.[5]

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      Enable remote access to your computer. Create a Google Account if you do not already have one. Open a new tab in Google Chrome, click "Apps" under the Chrome search bar, and open the Chrome Remote Desktop app. In the "My Computers" box, click "Get Started," and then click "enable remote connections." You will then need to Install the Chrome Remote Host Service.[9]

      • If you are using Windows, enter a PIN [that you choose] and then click "Yes" to install the host service. The host service will download and install automatically. After it has been installed, confirm your Google Account and enter your PIN again. The computer that you enabled should now be listed under "My Computers." You will need administrative privileges to install the host service on the computer.[10]
      • If you are using a Mac, Chrome will begin the downloading an installation .dmg. Click "Save," and then click "chrome remote desktop.dmg" in the download bar. Use your Finder to locate and then double click the "Chrome Remote Desktop.mpkg." Follow all of the prompts to complete the installation, and then return to Chrome and click "OK." Enter and confirm your PIN and click "OK." A systems preference dialog will appear, and you will need to confirm your account and PIN. When you are finished, "Remote connections for this computer have been enabled" should appear. Click "OK" and the computer you enabled should be under "My Computers" now.[11]

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          • If your company does not grant you access, or if the network is not set up for remote access, you will not be able to access your work computer from home.

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          • Do not attempt to access your company's network or your work computer without the knowledge of your IT department or your company's consent. Depending on your company's electronic policies, doing could result in termination and possibly prosecution.

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          This article was co-authored by Yaffet Meshesha. Yaffet Meshesha is a Computer Specialist and the Founder of Techy, a full-service computer pickup, repair, and delivery service. With over eight years of experience, Yaffet specializes in computer repairs and technical support. Techy has been featured on TechCrunch and Time. This article has been viewed 413,274 times.

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          To access your work computer from home, try downloading Chrome Remote Desktop on both your home and work computer. Then, you'll be able to access your work computer from your home computer and vice versa. However, depending on your job, you may need permission from a supervisor to access your work computer from home. Also, if you have an IT department at work, you may want to call them and ask them to set up a VPN on your work computer instead. To learn how to set up a VPN so you can access your work computer from home, keep reading!

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