TAMULink-WPA for MacOS X 10.4

Introduction

TAMULink-WPA is a new wireless network that allows for greater flexibility and security when accessing the campus wireless network.  WPA utilizes the 802.1x wireless technology.  This document will detail how to configure MacOS X to connect to this network.  Please check this page for a current list of supported buildings.

 

 

Connecting

  1. Click the Airport icon in your menu bar. If you see the tamulink-wpa SSID listed, you will be able to connect to this network.
  2. Click on “Open Internet Connect” (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Open Internet Connect

Figure 1: Open Internet Connect

 

  1. In Internet Connect, select “802.1X.” at the top of the screen (Figure 2).
    2. Note: If you don't see the 802.1X icon, click File >> New 802.1X Connection... in the menu bar.

Figure 2: Select

Figure 2: Select 802.1X

 

  1. Choose “Edit Configurations” from the Configuration pull-down menu (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Choose

Figure 3: Choose Edit Configurations

 

  1. In this configuration window, enter the following values where requested:

    Description: tamulink-wpa

    Username: Your NetID (make sure to use all lowercase characters)

    Password: Your Neo password

    Wireless network: tamulink-wpa

  2. Under Authentication, TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, and MD5 should be selected automatically. Make sure these are selected and in the that order. You can change the order by dragging and dropping them in to the appropriate place. Once this is done click on “OK” (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Click

Figure 4: Click OK To Confirm Configuration

 

  1. When you first connect to the tamulink-wpa network, you will be asked to approve a security certificate. Click on Show Certificate.

Figure 5: Verify Security Certificate

Figure 5: Verify the Security Certificate

  1. Check the box that says 'Always trust net.tamu.edu' and press Continue.
 
Figure 6: Saving Certificate Setting
  1. You will now be connected to the tamulink-wpa secure network. You should have an Internet Connect window with a Status: Connected message at the bottom (Figure 6).

Figure 6: Status Box Showing Connected

Figure 6: Internet Connect Displays Connected Status

 

When connecting to the tamulink-wpa network in the future, you will only need to select “tamulink-wpa” from the available wireless networks. You will be asked for your NetID and Neo password. Once you have signed on, you will be automatically connected.

 

For further assistance, please contact Help Desk Central any time by calling (979)845-8300 or e-mailing helpdesk@tamu.edu.

For further assistance, please contact Help Desk Central any time by calling (979)845-8300 or e-mailing helpdesk@tamu.edu.