Has anybody connected a Mac to the UCC WiFi?

MontgomeryClift

See title. IT systems in UCC couldn't connect to the UCC network, even though this iBook will connect to a shared Internet connection from an iMac. Any help would be appreciated.

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schlafshane

MontgomeryClift wrote: »

See title. IT systems in UCC couldn't connect to the UCC network, even though this iBook will connect to a shared Internet connection from an iMac. Any help would be appreciated.

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i have. i'm on a macbook, but it's always patchy and messes with my firefox settings. it's usually the IT crowd that fixes it though, so I don't know how to help you.

1huge1

another internet related question guys, if living in campus accomodation like victoria lodge where your blocked from certain things like torrents etc
are you able to use your webcam on msn messenger? remember my brother couldnt when he was at college in mayooth and was wondering if UCC does the same

schlafshane

1huge1 wrote: »

another internet related question guys, if living in campus accomodation like victoria lodge where your blocked from certain things like torrents etc
are you able to use your webcam on msn messenger? remember my brother couldnt when he was at college in mayooth and was wondering if UCC does the same

some friends of mine lived in victoria lodge last year, i'm pretty sure they weren't allowed torrents, but not positive.

BanzaiBk

Go to the computer centre and ask what the story is, I used the wifi everyday with my ibook/macbook when I was there.

MontgomeryClift

I'm trying to do this for my brother. He went to the UCC IT people last week and they were working on it for ages trying to get the college WiFi to work. The Airport Extreme seems to work because I can share the iMac's connection to the iBook's Airport Extreme card. I can only imagine there's a setting they've got wrong, but they work with Macintosh laptops all the time.

1huge1

Oh I'm sure they wont allow torrents, none of the colleges would, its the webcam thing im on about

Didnt know there was a computer centre so ill ask when im there

thanks

smurfit06

Do you have Leopard on it?????? I know that won't work. also double check the information that you registered with. i had a problem with my laptop and i was told that they could do nothing. i eventually got it working on my own

Fabio

Double check everything you have control over and then head down to the Computer Centre in the Boole basement and they should be able to sort it out some way or other.

If not then maybe a guy or gal from Computer Science or certain societies may be able to help.

MontgomeryClift

Alright. Thanks. I don't have Leopard on it. I'll get my brother to ask someone else who has a Macintosh.

If anyone has any settings for the wireless that aren't listed here:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/wireless/JointheNetwork/MacOSX/
please let me know.

DamoDLK

Does anybody know why the ipod Touch and iphone will not work in UCC? they told me in IT that their wifi it does not support it. but surely this has to be rubbish?

440Hz

Fabio wrote: »

If not then maybe a guy or gal from Computer Science or certain societies may be able to help.

You rang!!

What exactly is the problem OP, have you inputted any connection settings at all or did you get that far?

deRanged

DamoDLK wrote: »

but surely this has to be rubbish?

why? it'd need to support their security protocols and radius server.

440Hz - does that mean you're in Comp Sci in UCC now?

DamoDLK

deRanged wrote: »

why? it'd need to support their security protocols and radius server.

440Hz - does that mean you're in Comp Sci in UCC now?

Right! but if i'm in Costa, McDonalds or some hotel with Wifi there is never a prob.. i just want to know why it won't work here in uni!!!

deRanged

the network people in UCC are a little more security conscious than net cafes. they're likely using more strict controls.

DamoDLK

deRanged wrote: »

the network people in UCC are a little more security conscious than net cafes. they're likely using more strict controls.

so is that what it is? simply a security issue!!??lol its not like i'm going to hack the US national security defence office with my ipod touch!!! But seriously: are UCC terrified that they may be associated with such grotesque acts of online tom foolery!? :eek:

deRanged

that's probably what it is. you wouldn't believe the crap that the networks people put up with, and in their place I'd have an even more restrictive policy.

bear in mind that anything that originates from the UCC network is blamed on the UCC networks people and you'll see their point.

DamoDLK

deRanged wrote: »

that's probably what it is. you wouldn't believe the crap that the networks people put up with, and in their place I'd have an even more restrictive policy.

bear in mind that anything that originates from the UCC network is blamed on the UCC networks people and you'll see their point.

ah i guess... would be nice to be able to check my email in the canteen with a coffee w/out the laptop tho.

Skud

montgomery cliff u try setting the pac file? pm me if it still not working and ill send u the screenshot. BTW im on leopard. Works fine.

MontgomeryClift

440Hz wrote: »

You rang!!

What exactly is the problem OP, have you inputted any connection settings at all or did you get that far?

The tech people did as much as they could. My brother said they spent ages trying to get it to work and were baffled. I've shared the a wireless connection to the iBook so the Airport Extreme card doesn't seem to be at fault.

Skud wrote:

montgomery cliff u try setting the pac file? pm me if it still not working and ill send u the screenshot.

I haven't had a chance to run through the page I linked to there at all. I assumed tech support would do the same procedure as described on that page, and that there must be something else you need to do. The trouble is I'm not in Cork to get it working myself.

If any of you want to meet my brother on campus and help him out I'd appreciate it. I might be able to persuade him to visit the computer science labs.

440Hz

deRanged wrote: »

440Hz - does that mean you're in Comp Sci in UCC now?

Sure does! The life of a researcher again! Lost count on my num years in college at this stage :P

OP, I'm not around Cork this week but if its still not sorted next week gimme a shout.

deRanged

440Hz wrote: »

Sure does! The life of a researcher again!

well then howdy colleague.

Lost count on my num years in college at this stage :P

11 and counting ...

1huge1

how fast is the internet on campus accomodation (victoria lodge) what are we talking about like 2mb download?

MontgomeryClift

Still can't get this working.