Mac OSX configuration guide

Configuration guide for the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools of Mac OS X (Leopard or Snow Leopard).

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT PLUG the NETWORK CABLE untill you reach the end of the STEP F of this procedure.

a) On the Desktop in the up-right corner:

• 1) click on the Network icon, and then
• 2) Open Network Preferences…

b) In the Network window:

• 1) select Ethernet connection;
  
• 2) verify that Using DHCP is selected;
• 3) and then click on Advanced…

c) In the Ethernet window:

• 1) Select 802.1X tab;
• 2) and click on Plus “ + ” sign, in the bottom-left corner of the window.

d) A drop down menu list will appear, select Add User Profile and insert as profile name SISSA


e) In the Ethernet window:

• 1) Insert your your SISSA username and
• 2) insert your SISSA password
• 3) verify that in Authentication boxes TTLS and PEAP are both checked;
• 4) then click OK.

f) Plug in the Ethernet cable and click on Connect.
Please note: you have to click on Connect every time you reboot the laptop.




g) Click on Continue.


h) In the Network window, click on Apply.