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Configuring Wireless Access on the Authenticated Wireless Network for MAC OS X

Important

Before you begin:

  • For WPA encryption (make sure AirPort drivers are update-to-date)
  • The certificate in use is the GTE CyberTrust Global Root certificate

Attaching a Mac to the UOBWLAN

When you boot up the Mac within range of a wireless hotspot, the following login box should appear:

Authenticate

Type in your ADF username and password and click ok. You then see the following:

Verify certificate

Click on “show certificate”:

Verify certificate 2

Check the “always trust these certificates” box, and then click “ok”. The computer should now connect to the network.