Net Plus instructions for Apple Macs with OSX v.10
These instructions cover the connection of an Apple Mac OS X V.10 computer to Net Plus
To enable secure web pages such as Facebook and Hotmail on your MAC using the Safari web browser, you will need to configure your proxy settings:-
Click the Apple in the top left corner and select System Preferences
Click on the Network Icon
Click the Location: drop down box and select New Location
Create a new location called NetPlus (or whatever you prefer)
Make sure NetPlus is selected
In the Show: field, select Airport
Tick the Web Proxy (HTTP) check box and in the Web Proxy Server Field, enter proxysg.uwe.ac.uk and in the port field, add 8080.
Do the same for the Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) check box and in the Web Proxy Field, enter proxysg.uwe.ac.uk and in the port field, add 8080.
Click OK
Click Apply
Login to NetPlus
Open Safari and accept the certificate by clicking Continue
In the Registered Users box, enter your network Username and Password, and tick to accept the terms and conditions.
Click Log In
You are now logged in to the NetPlus network.
