Guide
Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable) on macOS
Updated on 7 July 2023
For anyone not using a Managed Mac Desktop (a non-managed device). If you're using a managed desktop, you don't need to follow this connection guidance as your device has been configured for you.
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Install 802.1x profile
First download the 802.1x user.mobileconfig zip folder to add the profile, then:
- Uncompress the 802.1x user.mobileconfig.zip folder
- Double click the 802.1x user.mobileconfig file
- You'll be presented with a window, click Continue
- You'll be prompted to confirm, click Continue
- You'll then be prompted to enter your login credentials
Log in details
Use your University password and full username when asked, not your email address.
✅ jbloggs@dundee.ac.uk
❌ j.bloggs@dundee.ac.uk
- You'll be prompted for and need to enter the local administrator/user password to progress with the install
- The profile will then install and when complete you'll be returned to the profile information page
- This can then be closed and your device should now obtain an untrusted (but still valid) IP address
Changing your password
You need to make a change on your macOS to continue to get internet access (via wired network) each time you change your University password.
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