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OSU Wireless-Network: Setup for Mac OS X (10.3 and 10.4)



The following instructions are for setting up Mac OS X to connect to the OSUWireless-Network access points. These instructions pertain to Mac OS X version 10.3 and 10.4. For instructions on setting up Mac OS X 10.5 to connect to OSUWireless, see OSU Wireless-Network: Setup for Mac OS X (10.5).

NOTE: First, create an OSUWireless Username and Password at the OIT Account Management site.
  1. Make sure Airport is turned on.
    If Airport is off, go under the Airport menu and select Turn Airport On.
  2. Under the Airport menu, select Open Internet Connect...
  3. Click on 802.1X in the toolbar.
    If you do not see the toolbar, click on the white or blue oval, "tic-tac" looking button in the top right corner of the window.
    If you do not see an 802.1X icon, click on File, then New 802.1x Connection...
    The 802.1x Connection Window will appear.
  4. Under the "Configuration" pull down menu, select Edit Configurations...
  5. Click on the + (plus) button in the lower left-hand corner.
  6. Fill in the displayed fields with the following information:
    1. Description: OSUWireless
    2. Network Port: AirPort
      3. If you wish to always be prompted for your username
      and password, skip to step e.
    3. User Name: enter your OSUWireless ID
    4. Password: enter your OSUWireless Password
    5. Wireless Network: osuwireless
      (NOTE: If you are near an OSUWireless access point, "osuwireless" will appear in this pull down menu. Otherwise, type "osuwireless".)
    6. Authentication: PEAP (NOTE: Only check PEAP)
  7. Click OK to exit the Internet Connect configuration.
  8. Click Connect.
    You may be asked to accept a certificate the first time you connect. If so, the certificate will be issued by The Ohio State University and Equifax.
  9. Click Continue.

Troubleshooting tip: If you receive an "Invalid certificate" message when attempting to connect, make sure you only checked PEAP in step 6f.

For more information on logging onto OSUWireless-Network, see the following link:



Current Record: 2666

Create Date: 08-23-2005
Last Reviewed: 02-12-2008
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