technology > how to connect to uonet with mac os 10.4+
[Configuring Ethernet]
[Configuring Wireless]
[Configuring Dial-up]
Mac OS X is pre-set to automatically configure itself correctly for UONet, the University's network.
There are three ways to connect to the UOnet network: via Ethernet, wireless, and dial-up. You will need to use your email username and password to access the network via wireless and dial-up. See below for specific instructions.
ON CAMPUS:
Configuring Ethernet
Attach an Ethernet Cable
Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet port on your laptop. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall or desk jack. Note: The head of an Ethernet cable looks like a standard phone cord but is slightly wider (RJ45).
Troubleshooting
If your network connection does not work, check your network settings against the information below.
1. From the Apple menu select System Preferences.
2. Under the Internet and Network section select Network.
3. In the Show field, use the pull-down menu to select Built-in Ethernet.
4. On the TCP/IP tab, set the Configure field to Using DHCP.
5. Make sure the DNS Servers and Search Domains fields are empty.
6. Click the Apply Now button if you have made any changes.
7. You should now be connected.
Configuring Wireless
To configure your computer to use UO’s wireless network, use the following one-time procedure:
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Under Internet and Network select Network.
3. In the Show field, use the pull-down menu to choose the Airport tab.
4. In the By default, join: field select Automatic from the pull down menu.
5. Make sure the Show AirPort status in menu bar box is checked and click Apply Now.
6. Close the Network window and click on the AirPort icon in the upper right-hand corner of your desktop on the status bar and select Other. . . from the pull-down menu.
7. In the Network Name: field, type in uowireless, then click OK.
You have finished configuring your computer to use the UO wireless network!
To connect to wireless:
In order to use the wireless network, you must log in. Once you are logged in, you will remain logged in for 24 hours unless wireless is inactive for 15 minutes or you log out manually.
Follow this procedure every time you want to use the UO wireless network:
1. Open a web browser. If the following page does not appear automatically, type uowireless.uoregon.edu into the Location: or Address: field of the browser. Click on the UOnet Authentication link.
5. Enter your UO email address in the Username box and your password for that email account in the password box. Click the Login button.
6. You should receive a welcome message.
7. To log out, go to: http://network-services.uoregon.edu/wireless/logout.html and click Logout.
Please contact the Help Desk if you need additional assistance.
OFF CAMPUS:
Configuring Dial-up
Mac OS X comes with the software needed to dial in to campus using a pre-installed modem. You will need to enter UO-specific information as shown below.
To Configure the Network:
1. From the Apple menu select System Preferences.
2. Click on Network under the Internet and Network section.
3. In the Show field, select Internal Modem from the pull-down menu.
4. Select the TCP/IP tab. In the Configure field, select Using PPP from the pull-down menu. All other fields can remain blank.
5. On the PPP tab, enter your UO email address (i.e. jersmith@uoregon.edu) in the Account Name field. In the Password field, enter your password for that account.
In the Telephone Number field, enter 225-2200.
6. Click the Apply Now button.
To Dial in to Campus:
1. From the Dock, open Finder and click the Applications button.
2. Open Internet Connect and click the Connect button to dial in to campus.
3. Once a connection is established, open the desired internet program (i.e. Safari, Mail, etc.).
4. When done, remember to click the Disconnect button.
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