Set Up Wireless for Mac (nuwlan)
- Select Apple => System Preferences.
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Click Network. A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X System Preferences Network Pane
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Select NU AirPort from the Location: drop-down list. If this configuration is not listed, you need to create one:
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Select New Location… from the Location: drop-down list. A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X New Location AirPort
- Type NU AirPort into the Name your new location: field.
- Click OK.
- Select NU AirPort from the Location: drop-down list.
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Select New Location… from the Location: drop-down list. A window similar to the following will appear:
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Select the TCP/IP Tab. A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X NU AirPort Settings TCP/IP Tab
- Select AirPort from the Show: drop-down list.
- Select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4: drop-down list.
- Click Apply Now.
- Select System Preferences => Quit System Preferences.
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Select Applications => Internet Connect.
Mac OS X Internet Connect Application Icon
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Click AirPort A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X Internet Connect AirPort Window (blank)
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Select Other… from the Network: drop-down menu. A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X Internet Connect AirPort Window (join)
- Type nuwlan into the Network Name: field.
- Select None from the Wireless Security: drop down menu.
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Click the OK button. A window similar to the following will appear:
Mac OS X Internet Connect AirPort Window (connected)
- After you have connected to Northwestern's wireless LAN, you must authenticate using Virtual Private Networking (VPN). See Configuring VPN (Mac) for instructions on using VPN.
Last Updated: 15 August 2008
