Connecting Mac OS X 10.4 to Wireless
Cole Library, the Thomas Commons, College Hall, West Science, and Law Hall are equipped with wireless networking services. This service is available to any Cornell student or employee. There are two separate wireless networks. CornellGuest is an unsecured, unencrypted wireless network for guests, pda's, cell phones, and other devices. CornellWireless is a secure, encrypted connection for Windows XP, OS X, or Linux.
Wireless network access/restrictions:
Once connected to the wireless network all standard resources such as email, networked applications, and Internet browsing are available. The WirelessGuest network does not have access to most network resources. Please check back here periodically to see updated information regarding the wireless network.
Connecting to the CornellGuest Wireless Network
- Make sure Airport is on
- Click on the Airport Menu in the upper right of your screen
- You should see CornellGuest on the list
- Click on CornellGuest
- After a few seconds you will be connected to the CornellGuest unsecured wireless network
Connecting to the CornellWireless Secure Wireless Network
Notes:
- Make sure you have at least Mac OS 10.4.6 or higher and that you have installed all the software updates for Mac OS X, AirPort Software, and all Mac OS X security updates before attempting to configure your Mac for CornellWireless.
- AirPort software v4.2 or above is recommended. If you get an Error 1001 on Port EN 1 you must update your AirPort software.
- It is recommended that you are in range of the Cornell’s wireless network while setting up the wireless connection.
- First open the Internet Connect program by clicking on the AirPort Icon on your toolbar and selecting Open Internet Connect.
- If you do not have an 802.1x icon, click on File and select New 802.1x Connection. A new orange 802.1x padlock icon will appear in Internet Connect.
- Click on the 802.1x icon. Under the Configuration drop-down menu select Edit Configurations.
- On the Configuration window, enter Cornell Secure Wireless in the description field.
- Type in your Cornell User Name and Password.
- If you are in range of the CornellWireless network, then make sure that it is selected in the drop down menu. Otherwise enter CornellWireless in manually (make sure to capitalize C and the W).
- Select PEAP as your authentication protocol and uncheck all other authentication protocols.
- Your settings should look like the picture below, then click OK.
- You will return to the 802.1X menu. Verify Cornell Secure Wireless is selected for Configuration.
- Enter your Cornell User Name and Password.
- Select CornellWireless for the Wireless Network.
- Click Connect.
- The first time you connect, you will see a window that asks you to verify the server certificate. Click Show Certificate.
- The window will expand and display certificate information. Verify that the certificate is for SRV12.cornellcollege.edu
- If the certificate meets the criteria above, check the Always trust these certificates box and click Continue.
If you have any questions about connecting your computer to the wireless network or need help installing any applications, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at extension 4357 or submit a Work Order Request and our staff will assist you as soon as possible.