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Usage Guide

GovWiFi - Setup Guide for Mac OS X

Encrypted or unencrypted?

You are advised to use encrypted connection (freegovwifi-e) whenever possible since it is more secure than unencrypted connection. If your Wi-Fi device cannot support encrypted connection and you just want to transmit non-sensitive information or use for general web-browsing, you may use unencrypted connection (freegovwifi).


What you need to connect

To connect to the GovWiFi facilities at government premises, you need a mobile device that is Wi-Fi compatible, i.e. IEEE 802.11 b/g standards. For encrypted connection, the device should also support Wi-Fi Protected Access - Enterprise (WPA-Enterprise) / Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 - Enterprise (WPA2-Enterprise) and 802.1x authentication. The Wi-Fi capability may be built-in or added through an external Wi-Fi card (to a USB, PCMCIA or PCI slot). Please check the user manual of your device, or consult your shop for further details.

The following tips provide an example in configuring a wireless connection using MacBook Pro.

Different hardware platforms, versions of operating system, browsers and Wi-Fi device drivers may have different procedures.


Wireless Network Settings (Wi-Fi)

  • Click "AirPort" icon and then select "Turn On Airport".

    Encrypted

    • Click "AirPort" icon and select "freegovwifi-e".
    • In "Verify Certificate" window, click "Continue".
    • In "802.1X Authentication" window, enter "govwifi" (without the double quotes) in both "User Name" and "Password", and then click "OK".

    Unencrypted

    • Click "AirPort" icon and select "freegovwifi".
  • When you open the web browser and input a URL in the address field, you will be re-directed to the GovWiFi landing page.
  • Please carefully read through the conditions of use and disclaimers for the use of GovWiFi facilities at government premises. If you agree to the conditions of use and disclaimers, press "I Accept" and then "Original URL" to continue the Wi-Fi Internet access; otherwise, close the browser.


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