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Mac OSX configuration guide
Configuration guide for the Sissa Wired Network (dot1x authentication), using the default tools of Mac OS X.
This setting should be done only when a port authentication is required:
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…
- 1) select Ethernet connection,
- 2) verify that Using DHCP is selected,
- 3) and then click on Advanced…
- 1) Select 802.1X tab,
- 2) and click on +, in the bottom-left corner of the window.
d) A drop down menu list will appear,
- Select Add User Profile
- 1) Insert your Username, and 2) Password (the same of SISSA webmail);
you can also rename your profile as “SISSA”, like the example below; - 3) verify that in Authentication box TTLS and PEAP are checked,
- 4) then click OK.
f) Plug in the Ethernet cable and Click Connect
- Please, note you have to click Connect every time you reboot the laptop.