Penn Computing: AirPennNet for Mac OS 10.6.

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AirPennNet for Mac OS 10.6.x

Apple's newest version of Mac OS, Mac OS 10.6.x Snow Leopard, has implemented a slightly modified interface for connecting to wireless networks. Follow the instructions below to manually configure your Mac OS 10.6.x system to connect to AirPennNet. It is strongly recommended that users upgrade to a recent version of Mac OS 10.6 (at least Mac OS 10.6.2) for significantly improved handling of 802.1X. If you have a pre-existing AirPennNet configuration from a previous installation of the Internet Connect component from PennConnect, you must remove it first by following these instructions. This also important if you have an obsolete AirSAS connection or an 802.1X connection from another university or a corporation. Basic troubleshooting information is located below.

Setting Up A Connection To AirPennNet In Mac OS 10.6.x

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences... The System Preferences window appears. 2. Click on the Network icon in the Internet & Wireless section. The window changes to show Network settings. 3. From the Location: drop-down menu, choose Edit Locations..., then click the plus (+) button. 4. Enter AirPennNet for the name of your location, then click the Done button. 5. From the Location: dropdown menu, choose AirPennNet. 6. Click the Apply button. 7. Click AirPort in the left pane and click the Advanced... button. 8. Click the 802.1X tab at the top of the window. 9. Click the + button at the bottom of the left pane and select Add User Profile. 10. Enter AirPennNet in the field that appears. 11. Ensure that only the TTLS checkbox is selected for the Authentication: field. 12. Select the TTLS checkbox and click the Configure... button. 13. Select PAP from the TTLS Inner Authentication: drop-down menu while leaving the Outer Identity: field blank. 14. Enter AirPennNet in the Wireless Network: field. 15. Ensure that WPA2 Enterprise is selected in the Security Type: field. 16. Click the OK button. 17. Click the OK button to dismiss the 802.1X settings window. 18. Click the Apply button to activate your 802.1X settings and close the System Preferences window. You are now configured to use AirPennNet. If you are having problems connecting after completing these steps, we recommend that you restart your computer.

Connecting to AirPennNet for the First Time in Mac OS 10.6.x

1. Select AirPennNet from the AirPort dropdown menu. The Authenticating to network "AirPennNet" dialog box appears. 2. In the Please enter your user name: field, enter your actual PennKey username. 3. In the Please enter your password: field, enter your actual PennKey password. 4. Click the OK button.

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5. When you successfully connect to AirPennNet, a Verify Certificate dialog box appears. Click the Continue button. You may have to enter your Mac OS password (the one you use to log onto your computer).

Basic Troubleshooting
If you are not successfully connecting, turn the AirPort off, wait about 10 seconds and turn it back on. It should instantly connect to AirPennNet. This step is especially useful if you are getting an "error connecting to the network AirPennNet" message. If you have a pre-existing AirPennNet configuration from a previous installation of the Internet Connect component from PennConnect, you must remove it first by following these instructions. This also important if you have an obsolete AirSAS connection or an 802.1X connection from another university or a corporation.

Support
Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for: Faculty Support Staff Support Student Support To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You also may call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact. Information Systems and Computing, University of Pennsylvania

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