Setting up a manual connection to HU wireless often works when AutoConnect fails. Please see our new documentation on how to set this up on our KnowledgeBase, Basics page (look for the Windows 8 link under Hot Topics in the middle of the page): http://www.hamline.edu/offices/its/services/knowledge-base/basics.html.
If you need further assistance please contact the ITS Help Desk at x2220 or at ITSHelp@hamline.edu.