ResNet instructions for Apple Macs with OSX v.10

These instructions cover the connection of an Apple Mac with OSX v.10 to connect to the Residential network

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 on the Apple menu and choose System Preferences

Click on the Network Icon

In the Show: field select Built-in Ethernet

On the TCP/IP tab under Configure: select Using DHCP

Click on the Proxies tab then tick Use Passive FTP Mode (PASV). Tick Web Proxy (HTTP) and Secure Web Proxy and enter proxysg.uwe.ac.uk using Port 8080 and then click on Apply Now.

Proxy settings

Click OK

Click Apply

Login to ResNet

Open Safari and accept the certificate by clicking Continue.

In the blue Registered Users login box, enter your network User Name and Password and tick to accept the terms and conditions. Then, click Log In.

Username

You are now logged in to ResNet network.