Instructions for Linux
These instructions were tested using Ubuntu 18. Other versions of Linux may differ.
WARNING:
Please carry out the procedure below BEFORE plugging in the network cable.
- Ensure that the machine is up to date with patches.
- Navigate to Settings > Network.
- In the network connections dialog box, click + (Add) next to Wired configuration.
- In the New Profile window:
- Name the profile - e.g. UCT Network.
- Click the Security tab.
- In the Security tab.
- Enable 802.1x Security.
- In the Authentication section, select Protected EAP (PEAP).
- Under CA certificate, select No CA certificate is required.
- In the Username field, enter your UCT staff / student number @wf.uct.ac.za.
- In the Password field, enter your UCT network password.
- Click Apply.
- Close the settings dialogue box.
- Plug in the Ethernet cable.
You will now have two wired profiles. When at UCT, use the new profile created in step 4. When you're not on campus and you're using a LAN connection, use your previous profile.
Instructions for other operating systems
If you have a computing device that isn't covered above, let us know.