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Configuration with Polimi credentials – Mac OS X

“polimi_protected” and “eduroam” Wi-Fi networks

Wired acces

10 minutes estimated

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Before you begin

Complete these checks before starting the configuration

Make sure you have your Polimi credentials (person code and password) in order. You can check the status of your password or set a new one using the authentication widget available in the Online Services.

To enable wired network access, the card must be inserted and installed before starting the configuration.

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Download the Cat Eduroam installer

  1. Connect to https://cat.eduroam.org
  2. Click: “Click here to download your eduroam installer”.
  3. Select Politecnico di Milano as Organization.
    If not present search for it.
  4. As User group select: polimi-TTLS e scarica l’installer.
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Run the Eduroam installer

  1. Open and run the Eduroam installer.
  2. At the confirmation message, click “Install” to begin.

The profile contains the configuration of two wi-fi networks (“eduroam” and “polimi-protected”) and advanced wired access.

Three screens will be shown for entering Polimi credentials: two for the wi-fi networks and one for the wired network.
Enter in each window:

  • user name: your Person Code followed by @polimi.it (eg. 1234567(at)polimi.it)
  • password: the one relating to the person code

Reference screen

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Finalizing

  1. When prompted, enter your computer credentials and press OK.
  2. Wait for the confirmation screen.

Reference screen

You have completed the setup

  • You have finished configuring wired network access.
    The password linked to the Person Code expires periodically and must be updated. Upon expiration, the connection will stop working until you enter your credentials again.
    You can check the status of your password by connecting to the Online Services and consulting the authentication widget.