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UoD WiFi - using Apple Mac OS X

You can download A guide to accessing the UoD WiFi Networking Service for Mac OS X (PDF, 1.7Mb) or you can follow the steps below.

Before you start...

Before you use these instructions please change your password using the Password Management Portal, read the frequently asked questions page, ensuring you are in a wireless zone.

How to configure your laptop

Step 1

• Click  > System Preferences
  
   

Step 2

• Select Network
  
   

Step 3

• Under Location select Automatic
• Under Show select AirPort
• Select the AirPort Tab
• Check (tick) the Show AirPort status in menu bar
  
   

Step 4

• Click on or on the Menu Bar
• Select Turn AirPort On
  
   

Step 5

• Click on on the Menu Bar
• Select UoD_WiFi
  
   

Step 6

• Enter your standard University of Dundee username and password
• Click OK 
  
   

Step 7

• In the window that appears click Continue
  
   

Step 8

• To verify that you have a connection look at the Network window and select TCP/IP
• Under Configure IPv4 select Using DHCP
• Click Apply Now
  
  
• The following information should show:
  • IP Address : 134.36.x.x
  • Subnet Mask : 255.255.x.x
  • Router : 134.36.x.x
• This may take up to 2 minutes or click on Renew DHCP Lease
  
   
  
  
• You should now be able to access the Internet and other online services. The next time you are in a wirelesss zone you will be connected automatically.

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Having trouble connecting?

Please see the frequently asked questions.

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