Article ID: 1412
Last Review: Jul 31, 2008
Type: Instructions
Connecting to "isu-guest" wireless on Mac OS X
Visitors to campus can access "isu-guest," a wireless network available throughout campus. These instructions are for Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5.
Before You Begin
Illinois State University offers wireless access to its visitors. The "isu-guest" wireless network is available throughout campus, except in Milner Library. In Milner Library, visitors can connect to the "isu-public" wireless network.
A valid network guest account is required to access "isu-guest." For more information, refer to 1415: How do I get a network guest account?.
Connect to "isu-guest" on Mac OS X
To connect to the "isu-guest" wireless network with Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5, do the following:
- Click on the wireless symbol on the menu bar. This is the AirPort menu.
- If it's not already on, click Turn AirPort On.
- Select isu-guest from the list of available wireless networks in the AirPort menu.
- Open a web browser, such as Safari or Firefox. You will automatically be taken to the GuestNet web page.
- Log in using a valid network guest account user name and password.
You are now connected to the "isu-guest" wireless network. Clicking Logout on the GuestNet web page terminates your connection to the "isu-guest" wireless network.
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the "isu-guest" wireless network:
- A valid network guest account is required.
- The "isu-guest" wireless network is unencrypted.
- You cannot connect to the campus VPN, but third-party VPN connections are allowed.
- You cannot access internal university resources, but you can access public resources. An internal resource is an Illinois State website or service that normally requires a VPN connection from off campus.
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) network traffic is blocked on all campus wireless networks.
See Also:
- 1187: Overview of wireless access at Illinois State University
- 1415: How do I get a network guest account?
- 1410: Creating a network guest account for "isu-guest" wireless
- 1373: Connecting to "isu-public" wireless on Mac OS X
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