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StuWireless Setup for Mac OS X

Wireless 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!