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UCONN-SECURE Network

MAC OS X.4

The following step by step instructions will detail how to configure your computer to run on the UCONN-SECURE wireless network using Mac OSX.4

  1. Change your NetID password at http://netid.uconn.edu from a wired connection.

    Note:
    • If you have changed your NetID later than March 4, 2008 then you do not have to perform this step.
    • This will change your password for ALL applications that use NetID such as your Exchange/Huskymail account and HuskyCT
  2. Click on the Apple icon which is located at the top left corner of your screen and choose System Pereferences.

    3.  

    Apple Icon

  3. Click on the Network icon.

    4. System Preferences


  4. The Network screen will appear.

    5. Network

    • Location: Automatic
    • Show: AirPort
    • By default, join: Preferred Networks
    • Click on the "+" icon. 
  5. The Network dialogue box will appear.

    Network dialogue box

  6. Select WPA2 Enterprise to bring up the following dialogue box.

    7. WPA2 Enterprise

    • Network Name: UCONN-SECURE
    • Wireless Security: WPA2 Enterprise should be selected.
    • User Name: Type in your NETID.
    • Password: Type in your NETID password.
    • 802.1X Configuration:  Should be set for Automatic.
    • Click OK to authenticate.
  7. Since this is your first time connecting to the UCONN-SECURE wireless network, a Verify Certificate window will open. Click on Show Certificate.

    8. Show Certificate

  8. In this window, verify that the certificate is issued to either ender.uits.uconn.edu or   bean.uits.uconn.edu.  Always trust these certificates should be checked. Click on the Trust arrow to open a drop down menu.

    9. Verify Certificate

  9. The Verify Certificate window pops up.
    • When using this certificate: Always Trust
    • Extensible Authentication (EAP): Always Trust
    • X.590 – Basic Policy: Always Trust
    • Click Continue.

    Verify Certificate

  10. Go to a UITS supported wireless location.
  11. A dialogue box will pop up and ask for local machine credentials.
    •  Name: Local administrative account
    •  Password: Local administrative password 

    Local Machine Credentials

Congratulations!  After a few moments you will be connected to the UCONN-SECURE wireless network.

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Last Updated: 3/18/2008