How to Connect to a Domain When 802.1X Authentication Is Not Enabled

For networks without 802.1X authentication, follow these steps to join a domain:

1. Click Start. Right-click Computer and then click Properties.
2. Under Computer Name, Domain, And Workgroup Settings, click Change Settings.
3. From the System Properties dialog box, click Network ID.
4. The Join A Domain Or Workgroup Wizard appears. Select This Computer Is Part Of A Business Network; I Use It To Connect To Other Computers At Work. Click Next.
5. On the Is Your Company Network On A Domain? page, click My Company Uses A Network With A Domain. Click Next.
6. On the You Will Need The Following Information page, verify that you have domain credentials available and that you know the domain name. Click Next.
7. On the Type Your User Name, Password, And Domain Name For Your Domain Account page, provide your domain credentials. Click Next.
8. If the Type The Computer Name And Computer Domain Name page appears, type the computer and domain name. Then click Next.
9. If prompted, type a user name, password, and domain. Click OK.
10. On the Do You Want To Enable A Domain User Account On This Computer? page, click Do Not Add A Domain User Account. Click Next.
11. Click Finish.
12. Click OK and then restart the computer when prompted.