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Removing 802.1X Configurations From Mac OS

If you have a pre-existing AirPennNet configuration from a previous installation of the Internet Connect component from PennConnect, you must remove it first and re-do its configuration by following the steps above. This also important if you have an obsolete AirSAS connection or an 802.1X connection from another university or a corporation.

  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences... The System Preferences window appears.
  2. Click on the Network icon in the Internet & Network section. The window will change to show Network settings.
  3. Click the Turn AirPort Off button.
  4. From the Location: dropdown menu, choose Automatic.
  5. From the Location: drop-down menu, choose Edit Locations...
  6. Select AirPennNet and click the minus (-) button.
  7. Click the Done button.
  8. Click the Apply button.
  9. Click on AirPort in the left pane and click the Advanced... button.
  10. Click the 802.1X button along the top of the window.
  11. Click on the triangle next to User Profiles. Various profiles will appear.
  12. Select each of the existing profiles and delete it by clicking the minus (-) button.
  13. Click the OK button.
  14. Click the Apply button.
  15. Close the System Preferences window.
  16. Launch the Keychain Access application in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
  17. Highlight and click the Delete button for any entries with these names:
  18. AirPennNet
    AirPennNet 802.1
    AirPennNet 802.1X
    noc1.dccs.upenn.edu
    noc2.dccs.upenn.edu
    noc3.dccs.upenn.edu
    Penn 802.1X
    Thawte Premium Server CA

    and any other entry that includes AirPennNet or AirSAS
  19. Quit the Keychain Access application.
  20. Restart the system.

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