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How to Connect to Wi-Fi

Ubuntu Setup:

1. Click on the top right hand corner wireless icon and select Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Network.

2. Choose Network name as Mac-WiFi and Wi-Fi security as WPA & WPA2 Enterprise.

 

3. Fill in the information as outlined below.

      • Network name: Mac-WiFi
      • Wi-Fi Security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
      • Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
      • CA Certificate: No CA certificate is required
      • Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
      • Username: Your MacID
      • Password: Your MacID Password
      • Click on Connect.
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How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network

There may be minor variations depending on the version used, but steps are very similar.

  1. Click on the wireless icon in the top right corner of the screen and select the tool icon to open settings.
  2. Click on the gear icon on the network that you wish to remove.
  3. A small window should pop up, and automatically be showing the Details tab. Click on the red “Forget Connection” button.
  4. The network has now been forgotten.