Configuring OS X for a Wireless Ethernet Connection at Stanford
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Note: See the Wireless Network website for information about wireless locations on campus.
Before You Begin
To access Stanford's wireless network, you will need the following:
- a valid SUNet ID or wireless guest account
If you have a wireless guest account, follow the instructions on the Access for Stanford Visitors web page.
- Mac OS X
- an 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless adapter
Register Your Wireless Card
You must register your computer's wireless card in Stanford's network database (NetDB) before your computer can connect to Stanford's wireless network.
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Under the Apple menu, click System Preferences.
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Click the Network button in the System Preferences window.
- Under Show, select AirPort. The recommended AirPort settings are:
- Allow this computer to create networks: unchecked
- Show AirPort status in menu bar: checked
- Write down the displayed AirPort ID. (The Airport ID is the hardware address of the wireless ethernet adapter.)
- Faculty and staff shoud provide this information to their Local Network Administrator (LNA).
- On-campus students need to register their adapter on-line at the Rescomp Web site.
- Off-campus students should include this information in a HelpSU request to register their wireless adapter.
Your Macintosh will not be able to access the Stanford's wireless network until your wireless adapter information and has been entered in NetDB.
Connecting to the Stanford Network
Once you have registered your wireless card, follow these steps to access the Stanford network.
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Go to an area of campus where wireless networking is available. See the list of wireless locations at Stanford.
- Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar on the upper right side of the screen.
- Turn AirPort on.
- Select Stanford as the wireless network.
Note: If Stanford does not appear it the menu, it is because you are not in an area where the Stanford wireless network is available. If another network appears in the menu, it is a private one. Contact the department or building LNA if you need access to this network.
Getting Additional Help
You can contact the Stanford IT Help Desk via HelpSU for consulting help.
Apple's Web site also contains helpful tips for troubleshooting common Internet connection issues.
For additional help, contact your Residential Computer Coordinator (RCC), your department's Local Network Administrator (LNA), or Expert Partner.
