Follow the instructions below to configure your Mac OS 10.6.x to connect MSU8021X, MSU's secure wireless network. If you would like more detailed instructions go to: http://www.montane.edu/itcenter/wireless/macvpn.php.
IMPORTANT: If you are a new student and have not yet changed/set your MSU Windows Domain Account password or it has expired, please go to My Profile to set it before continuing.
- On the top menu bar click the "AirPort icon" (fig. 1).
Fig. 1- Click the "Turn AirPort On" link. The AirPort Menu will close and after a few seconds reopen (fig. 2).
- Click the "MSU8021X" link (fig. 2).
Fig. 2- Enter your MSU Windows Domain Account username and password. .
- Check the box next to "Remember this network".
- Click the "OK" button.
Fig. 3- Click the "Show Certificate" button on lower left.
Fig. 4- Check the box next to "Always trust..."
- Click the "Continue" button. You may get the following prompt displaying "eapltrust requires that you enter your password", if so:
- Enter your your Mac username and password and click the "OK" button (fig. 5).
Fig. 5
If it doesn't simply click the icon again.
The network authentication window opens (fig. 3).
If you are prompted to "Verify Certificate" (fig. 4) , proceed to step 7. If you are not prompted then you should be successfully logged on to MSU8021x and can skip steps 7-10. Check your connection by opening the AirPort menu and seeing if a checkmark is next to MSU8021x.
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The "Verify Certificate" window expands.
Your computer should now be logged on to the MSU8021x network.
If you receive any errors first check that your settings, username and password have all been entered correctly. For additional assistance please contact the IT Center Help Desk at helpdesk@montana.edu.
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