Secure Wireless :: How to Connect :: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

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Before You Start

To connect to the HSUWireless-Secure network, your computer must support the WPA2 security standard, and you must have installed the latest Apple updates.

To update your OS X installation, go to Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Software Update

You will need an Administrator ID and password to update the OS.

 

Configuring Your Computer Automatically (Recommended)

Follow this link to start the QuickConnect Process: http://www3.humboldt.edu/quickconnect

 

 

Configuring Your Computer Manually

Step 1: Click on the AirPort icon in the status menu bar.

Airport Icon
Step 2: Ensure AirPort is turned ON.

Turn Airport On
Step 3: Click on the AirPort icon in the status menu bar again.

Airport Icon
Step 4: Select Join Other Network.

Join Other Network
Step 5: Select WPA2 Enterprise for Security.

Set Security Type to WPA2 Enterprise
Step 6: Enter the name HSUWireless-Secure exactly as shown below and then:

  • Enter your HSU User Name and Password
  • Ensure 802.1X is set to Automatic.
  • If no-one else uses this computer, check Remember this network, otherwise leave this option unchecked

Click Join.

Enter HSUWireless-Secure (VERY important - this name is CASE SENSITIVE) into the Network name field. - Enter your HSU User Name and Password - Ensure 802.1X is set to Automatic. - Ensure Remember this network is Checked. - Then click Join.
Step 7: A Verify Certificate window will appear. Click Show Certificate.

A Verify Certificate window will appear since there are no explicit trust settings. - Click Show Certicate.
Step 8: Ensure that the certificate is valid by checking that it:

  • has not expired
  • is issued to wireless.humboldt.edu
  • was issued by Verisign

Ensure Always trust wireless.humboldt.edu is checked and click Continue.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CLICK CONTINUE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AUTHENTIC

Inspect the certificate for authenticity.
Step 9: If prompted to do so, enter the Administrative User Name and Password for your computer and click OK.

You may be prompted to enter your machines Administrative password. - Then Click OK.
Step 10: You may be asked to enter your password once more to complete storing your credentials. If so, enter your HSU User Name and Password and then click OK.

You will now be prompted for your 802.1X Authentication credentials. - Enter your HSU User Name and Password. -Then Click OK.
Step 11: Click on the AirPort icon in the Status Menu Bar and then on Open Network Preferences.

Click on the Airport Radio icon in the Status Menu Bar. - Click Open Network Preferences.
Step 12: Click the Advanced button.

Click the Advanced button.
Step 13: On the AirPort tab, locate the Preferred Networks box and then:

  • Drag the HSUWireless-Secure network so that it is above the HSUWireless network. This will ensure you always connect securely.
  • Ensure Disconnect from wireless networks when logging out is checked.

Click OK.

On the AirPort tab, Locate the Preferred Networks box. - Drag the HSUWireless-Secure network above the HSUWireless network to ensure you always connect securely. - Ensure Disconnect from wireless networks when logging out is checked.
Step 14: Click the 802.1X tab and then:

  • Expand the User Profiles list
  • Click on WPA: HSUWireless-Secure.

Click the Configure Trust button.

Click the 802.1X Tab.
Step 15:  Click on the Servers tab and then on the + sign

  • Enter wireless.humboldt.edu.

Click OK.

Click on the Servers Tab. Then Click the + sign and enter type in wireless.humboldt.edu. -Then Click OK.
Step 16:  Click OK on the 802.1X Properties Tab.

Then Click OK on the 802.1X Properties Tab.
Step 17: Click Apply and close the network window.

 
If you have never used wireless before at HSU, or if you've been away for more than 30 days, there are a couple more one-time steps you may need to take when you first attempt to connect to the secure wireless network:

  • When you open your browser, you will need to accept the HSU Appropriate Use Policy by signing the document digitally using your HSU User Name and Password.
  • If you have not already done so, you may also be prompted to install the PolicyKey software. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software.

IMPORTANT: If you see a certificate error when you attempt to connect to HSUWireless-Secure for the first time, your computer may not have the required certificates. Follow the instructions below to download and install the necessary certificates onto your Mac.

Installing the Verisign Root Certificate under OS X 10.6

Step 1: To download the required root certificate, right-click on this link and select Save Link As, or Save Target As. For simplicity, we recommend you save it to your desktop.

Step 2: Click Close after the software has finished downloading.

To avoid any certificate trust errors, you must also install the Verisign Secondary Intermediate Certificate. Here's how:

Step 3: To download the required intermediate certificate, right-click on this link and select Save Link As, or Save Target As. For simplicity, we recommend you save it to your desktop.

Step 4: Click Close after the software has finished downloading.

Step 5: Open Keychain Access by clicking on Go in the Finder menu and then select Utilities.

To open Keychain Access, start by clicking on Go in the Finder menu and the select Utilities.

Step 6: When the Utilities window opens, look for and double click on the icon labelled Keychain Access.

When the Utilities window opens, look for and double click on the icon named Keychain Access. The Keychain Access icon is displayed below

Step 7: In the Keychain Access window, go to the Keychain Access menu at the top and

  • Select File
  • Click on Import Items.

With the Keychain Access window now open, go to the Keychain Access menu at the top and select File and then click on Import Items.

Step 8: Another Keychain Access window will appear. Browse to where you saved the certificate files (your Desktop).

  • Highlight the first certificate
  • Ensure the Destination Keychain from the drop down list below is set to login
  • Click Open.

Another window will appear. In this window, you should browse to location (your Desktop) of the certificate files on your computer. When you have highlighted the first certificate, ensure the Destination Keychain from the drop down list below is set to login, then click Open.

Step 9: Repeat steps 5 through 8 to install the secondary certificate.

You will now need to repeat steps 3-4 for the required secondary certificate.

Step 10: Restart your Mac. You should now be able to connect to the secure wireless network. If you experience problems, contact your ITC or the Technology Help Desk at (707) 826-4357 for further advice.

 

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