Information Technology Solutions

Configure wireless network – Mac

To manually configure your personal device to connect to the RRC wireless network, follow these steps:

  1. Click Wi‑Fi on the Menu bar, and then click Open Network Preferences.
    wi-fi button on menu bar
  2. On the Network menu, select the Automatically join this network check box, and then click Advanced.
    advanced network preferrences button
  3. On the Network menu (or AirPort menu on older devices), on the Wi‑Fi tab (or AirPort tab on older devices), click + to add a new network.
    add network button
  4. On the Add a Wi‑Fi network profile menu (or Edit the existing network menu on older devices), complete the fields as follows:
      • In the Network Name field, enter RRCWireless (case sensitive).
      • In the Security type field, select WPA2-Enterprise in the drop‑down menu.
      • In the User Name field, enter your College user name.
      • In the Password field, enter your College password.

    NOTE: Enter the same user name and password that you use to access the RRC Polytech network.

    • If prompted, in the 802.1X field, select Automatic in the drop‑down menu.
    • Click OK (or Save on older devices). The RRC Wireless network status will change to “Connected,” and you can begin using the network. If your network connection is unsuccessful, proceed to Step 5.
      add network menu
  5. If you were unable to connect to the network in the previous step, you will have to configure your device as follows:
    • On the Network menu, click Advanced. (Refer to Step 2 to find the Advanced network option.)
    • On the Network menu (or AirPort menu on older devices), under the 802.1X tab, enter your College user name and password.

    NOTE: Enter the same user name and password that you use to access the RRC Polytech network.

    • In the Authentication field, select the PEAP and LEAP check boxes (also select the TTLS and EAP‑FAST check boxes if available).
    • In the Wireless Network field, select RRCWireless in the drop‑down menu.
    • In the Security Type field, select WPA2 Enterprise in the drop‑down menu.
    • Click OK.

      802_1x fields

    Open the Connect to wireless network – Mac webpage for instructions on connecting to the network.


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