Configure Mac OS X (10.4) to Access the wahoo Wireless Network

Requirements

  • Mac OS X version 10.4 (Tiger) with all current updates applied.
  • Make sure the time and date are correct on your computer.
  • An AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless network card.
  • You must register your card on the UVa Network Registration site prior to setup. Guests should have this done by their UVa sponsor, or else have PIN access granted by the sponsor or sponsoring event.

These instructions will allow you to connect to the wahoo unencrypted wireless network. Guests cannot connect to the cavalier encrypted wireless network and are encouraged to make use of any VPN resources provided by their own institutions for network data protection.

If you are a UVa-affiliated individual with Mac OS X, you should configure your computer to access the cavalier encrypted wireless network.

Configure Mac OS X to Connect to wahoo

Prepare your Computer

  1. Ensure your computer is fully updated. Run Software Update found under the Apple Menu to update your operating system along with other system components - including AirPort software.
  2. Install your Airport Card AirPort/AirPort Extreme card, if it is not installed already.

Configure your Wireless Connection Settings

  1. Click the AirPort menu bar icon [AirPort menu icon, AirPort On] located at the top of your screen. (If AirPort is off [AirPort menu icon, AirPort Off], select Turn AirPort On and then click the AirPort icon again.) From the drop-down menu, select Other…
    AirPort Menu
    The Closed Network window will appear.
    AirPort Menu
    1. In the Network Name field, type wahoo (lowercase).
    2. Leave the Wireless Security drop-down set to None.
    3. Click the OK button (if you get an error, please confirm that your AirPort card is registered correctly).

Once you are connected, you will maintain a connection unless you do one of two things:

  • You move out of range of the wahoo wireless network
  • You turn off your AirPort card

Check Connection

  1. Click the AirPort menu bar icon to open the AirPort menu, then select Open Internet Connect…. The Internet Connect window will appear
    Internet Connect Summary for wahoo
    1. Click the AirPort icon.
    2. The Status field (lower left) will indicate Connected to "wahoo".
    3. Close the Internet Connect window.

If you encounter difficulties in connecting to the UVa Wireless network, please contact the ITC Help Desk at (434) 924-3731 for assistance.

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