Metro State Wireless for Mac 802.1X Instructions

In OS X, connecting to a wireless network does not involve configuring theNetwork name (SSID) before being able to connect. Follow these steps toconnect to the 802.1x Wireless Networks:

Step 1 - Activate Airport

  • Verify that your Apple's Airport is activated by looking in the top rightsection of your screen.

  • If the Airport is disabled it will look like this:Airport Icon, activate the device click on the icon and select Turn AirPort On as shown:

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Step 2 - Open System Preferences

To open System Preferences, do one of the following:

  • Click on the System Preferences icon on the Dock

  • Click on the Apple logo on the top left corner of the screen > click on System Preferences on the drop down menu that appears. 

Step 3 - Open the Network Preference Pane

  • In the System Preferences windows, click on Network icon under Internet & Wireless section

System Preferences

  • It will bring up the Network pane.

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Step 4 - Enter the Advanced Menu

  • Click on the Advanced button

  • Click on 802.1x tab at the top to edit the 802.1x authentication information.

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Step 5 - Create a new User Profile

  • Click on the "+" near the bottom of the pane > select Add User Profile.

  • Name the profile "WPA2: username" replacing "username" with your username.

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Step 6 - Enter 802.1x Authentication Information

  • Enter your Admin Domain Username and Admin Domain Password.

  • Select the wireless network that you wish to connect to from the drop down box (if no networks appear, try turning the AirPort card off then on again).

    • Make sure PEAP and LEAP are the only options checked under Authentication

    • Make sure that under Security Type you select WPA2 Enterprise

  • Click OK.

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Step 7 - Apply Settings and Connect to the Network

  • Click on Apply at the bottom of the pane

  • Select the network you just configured from the Network Name drop down box.

  • The AirPort card should begin to associate with the MetroState network and should be fully authenticated and connected within 15 seconds. 

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