Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

Can't view some pages on the NIU Network

Windows Vista and IE 7 may have problems displaying secure pages. Secure pages start with https://. They are used primarily for sites that require authentication.

  • Choose Tools in Internet Explorer, then Internet Options.

    Choose Tools, then Internet Options

  • Click on the Advanced Tab, and scroll to the bottom of the list.

    Click on the Advanced Tab and scroll to the bottom of the list

  • Put a check mark in the box next to Use SSL 2.0

    Check Use SSl 2.0

  • Click "OK", then restart Internet Explorer. If you are in the Residence Halls, log out and then restart Clean Access for this change to take effect.