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Connecting to the VT-Wireless Wireless Network in Mac OS X v10.5
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Question:
How do I connect to the VT-Wireless wireless network in Mac OS X v10.5?

Answer:

Note: For Virginia Tech students, current registration for Virginia Tech wireless services using COLA (https://cola.cns.vt.edu/servlets/logon) is required to access the VT-Wireless wireless network.

To connect to the VT-Wireless wireless network in Mac OS X v10.5:
  1. If you have not already done so, create a network password. For instructions, see Creating a Network Password (http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3765/).
  2. If you previously connected to VT-Wireless by downloading and installing a network certificate, delete all certificates. For instructions, see Deleting VT-Wireless Certificates in Mac OS X v10.5/10.6/10.7 (http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3514).
  3. Run the script to configure your computer to access the VT-Wireless wireless network.
    1. To download the VT-Wireless.zip file, click the following link: Mac VT-Wireless Script (http://www.support.vt.edu/tools/thetools/VT-Wireless.zip).
    2. Save the file to your desktop.
    3. Disconnect from all wireless networks.
      1. In the menu bar, click the airport icon.
      2. From the drop-down list, select Turn AirPort Off.
    4. On your desktop, double-click the VT-Wireless.zip icon.
    5. On your desktop, double-click the VT-Wireless script icon.
    6. If prompted about opening Internet applications, click the Open button.
    7. In the VT-Wireless setup window, click OK.

      Note: If the VT-Wireless setup window does not appear, on the dock, click the bouncing Finder icon.

    8. In the authentication window:
      1. In the Name: text box, type the name of an administrator account.
      2. In the Password: text box, type the password of the administrator account.
      3. Click OK.
    9. After the setup completes, click OK.
    10. Click the NO button.
  4. Connect to the VT-Wireless wireless network.
    1. In the menu bar, click the airport icon.
    2. From the drop-down list, select VT-Wireless.
    3. In the User Name: text box, type your PID.
    4. In the Password: text box, type your network password.
    5. If it is not already checked, place a check in the Remember this network check box.
    6. Click OK.
    7. If prompted by a Verify Certificate window:
      1. Click the Show Certificate button.
      2. Place a check in Always trust "VT-Wireless.cns.vt.edu" check box.
      3. Click the Continue button.
      4. In the authentication window:
        1. In the Name: text box, type the name of an administrator account.
        2. In the Password: text box, type the password of the administrator account.
        3. Click OK.

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