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How to connect macOS to the Student Wi-Fi service

The Student Wi-Fi network will provide you with fast, secure internet access.

Those using the service are assumed to have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of the service.

In order to successfully follow the steps below, you must be in an area of Trinity with Wi-Fi coverage.

Connection steps

1. On the menu bar, click Wi-Fi icon and make sure the Wi-Fi toggle is in the 'on' position
   
   
   
   
2. From the list of Wi-Fi networks, choose TCDwifi
   
3. The following window should appear:
   
   
   
   
   • In the Account name and Password fields enter the short version of your Trinity username (e.g. 'jbloggs' and not 'jbloggs@tcd.ie') and your network login password. Click OK
4. Choose Continue at the Verify Certificate window.




5. At the eaptlstrust window you can either enter your macOS Administrator password by choosing Use Password or use Touch ID.




6. Once you have entered your password click Update Settings. You should then be connected to TCDwifi after a minute or so.