Manually create a wireless connection on a Mac

 Objective

To create a wireless profile for a Macintosh computer, you need to be in the Network Preferences window.

 Audience

• Students
• Faculty
• Staff
• Guests

 Environment  

Wireless

 Procedure

Access Network Preferences:

Airport Icon:

1. Right-click the Airport icon .
    
2. Select Open Network Preferences.

System Preferences:

1. Click the Apple icon .
    
2. Select System Preferences.
   
   
    
3. Click Network. 
   
   
    

Manually create a preferred network:

1. Select Wi-Fi on the left.
   
   
    
2. Click Advanced in the lower right.
    
   
    
3. On the Wi-Fi tab, click the + icon. 
   
   
    
4. In Network Name, enter KSU Wireless
    
   
    
5. For Security, select WPA2 Enterprise.
    
   
   
   Note: If Mode is required, select Automatic.
    
6. Enter your eID and password.
    
   
    
7. Click OK.
    
   
    
8. Click OK.
    
   
    
9. Click Apply.