Summary
If you have difficulty connecting your Mac to CCS Net WiFi, the following steps
may assist you in resolving the issue.
Description/Steps
for Resolution
If the initial login fails, you may not have a valid IP address.
Step One - Access Network Settings
Select the WiFi symbol at the top right hand corner of the screen, and then select Open Network Preferences.
Step Two - Verify IP Address
Verify there is a self‐assigned IP address – the address begins with 169 instead of
10.
Step Three - Turn Off WiFi
Select TURN WIFI OFF, then Select ADVANCED
Step Four - Delete Old CCSNet Profile
Select CCS Net so it is highlighted, then select the minus sign (‐) to remove CCS Net.
Step Five- Create New Profile
Select the plus sign (+) to create a new profile.
Step Six – Enter the Settings Information
Enter in the following information into the respective fields.
Network name: CCS Net
Security: WPA/WPA 2 Enterprise
Step Seven - Enter your credentials
Enter
your CCS network credentials in the username and password fields.
Students should add @bigfoot.spokane.edu after
their username.
Faculty and staff should enter one of the following after their username,
depending on which domain they belong to:
- @ccs.spokane.edu
- @scc.spokane.edu
- @sfcc.spokane.edu
Step
Eight - Turn your Wifi On
Select the WiFi/Airport icon to turn on your WiFi back on.
Keywords:
CCSNet, WiFi, Mac, OSX, Troubleshooting, IP Address