Computing and Networking Services American University of Beirut
Author:
Rabih Itani
Computing & Networking Services,
American University of Beirut,
ritani@aub.edu.lb




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Private Computer Configuration AUBnet Services connection via AUBdot1x

Please follow the below simple steps:

  1. If you are a student or a faculty/staff member with a private computer, please make sure that you have successfully fulfilled the required pre-requisites and subscribed to the service

  2. Configure your wireless network interface card:
    1. Windows Operating System
      1. Windows Vista
      2. Windows XP (SP1 or SP2)
    2. Mac Operating System
      1. MAC OSX 10.3.3+
      2. MAC OSX 10.4+  pdf icon
    3. Pocket-PCs and Smart Phones
      1. Nokia 9500/9300i-Symbian OS 8
      2. Nokia E71 pdf icon
      3. PDA with windows 2003CE/windows mobile 5.0 or higher
      4. iPhone and iPod touch OS-X 2.0 or higher
    4. Other operating systems not listed above pdf icon

  3. Secure you Computer (must do):
    1. Patch your computer with the latest operating system updates - Failure to patch your computer with latest updates will force AUBnet systems to automatically block your access to AUBnet
    2. Install an antivirus software and update it regularly - Failure to install and Antivirus software and update it regularly will force AUBnet systems to automatically block your access to AUBnet
    3. Keep an eye on the latest virus and security threats
    4. Protection Tips

  4. Step by step instructions to:
    1. Configure your browser: Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
    2. Configure your email client: Eudora, Pegasus, Netscape Messenger and Microsoft Outlook Express

 
Last updated on Oct 5, 2009
Computing and Networking Services
American University of Beirut
Ext. 2260