StuWireless Setup for Mac OS XWireless access is available in most buildings throughout campus and in certain outside areas. A wireless network card that supports WPA2 is required in order to use the StuWireless network. The following documentation applies to Mac OS X version 10.4 and above using the built-in AirPort software.
Wireless Setup for Macintosh OS X
If you have previously registered your wireless card on the TCU network, then skip to Part 3.
Part 1: Find your Wireless Network Address in Macintosh OS X
- Go to System Preferences and click the Network button
- Select Show: AirPort
- Click the AirPort button on the left side of the bar
- Write down the AirPort ID

Part 2: Register your Wireless Network Address
(Watch the video: How to register your wireless network address)
- Login to http://my.tcu.edu/
- Choose Helpful Links from the menu
- Choose the link: TCU Network Registration

- For the Subnet/Connection Type, choose: Wireless
- Fill in Ethernet Address
- Fill in the Computer Operating System Type: Macintosh OS X
- Click the Create New Ethernet Address Information button

Part 3: Wireless Setup for Macintosh OS X
- From the menu bar, click the Airport icon

- Choose Open Internet Connect… from the menu

- From the menu, select Configuration and select AirPort
- If AirPort Power is off, click the button to Turn AirPort On
- Click the 802.1x icon (If this is not available, add it: select File from the menu, then select New 802.1X Connection)

- From the Configuration Drop-down box, select Edit Configurations
- Make the following selections and entries:
Description: StuWireless
Network Port: AirPort
Wireless Network: StuWireless
Authentication: PEAP

- Click OK
- Click the Connect button to continue

- Click the Continue button to accept the digital certificate issued by the authentication server
- Enter your TCU Username and Password

- Do not add settings to any keychain.
- Do not select the option for “Always trust certificates”
- You should see a successful connection status displayed at the bottom of the window.
Configuration of StuWireless is complete!