PAWS FAQ: Using a Macintosh on the PAWS Network

1) configure TCP/IP

by clicking on the small arrows at the end of the field,
  • change CONNECT VIA to be your wireless card
  • change CONFIGURE to be Using DHCP server
    • Your TCP/IP screen should look similar to:

     click on the close box at the top left of the TCPIP window, and say SAVE to the subsequent dialog.
     

    2) set up your wireless card

    Some wireless cards require additional client software (drivers). We can not provide this software, or help you install it. However, you should be able to find the software and instructions on how to install it and use it on your vendor's web site.

    Some wireless cards require you to set the case-sensitive service set identifier (SSID) for your RF network = uga **Note: not all wireless cards require this.

    3) log on to the PAWS network

    Open your browser. You should see the PAWS log on screen. If you do not you may need to clear your browsers cache.

    You'll need to enter your:

    Last modified: Aug 11; 1:50 pm edt; 2000