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Known Bugs/Issues

Issue: Devices with a MAC address that contains 88:8e in the address

Workaround: Add device to your list of myDevices and connect to OleMissDevices

Due to a Cisco bug, some wireless clients whose MAC address is formatted xx:xx:88:8e:xx:xx (where xx can be any value) fail to connect to OleMiss. A successful workaround has been to add the device’s MAC address to the myDevices portal and connect the device to OleMissDevices.

If you have any questions regarding this bug, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 662-915-5222 or helpdesk@olemiss.edu.

Issue: Intel Wireless Network Cards

Workaround: Manually add ‘OleMiss’ profile

Some systems that have Intel-branded wireless cards have trouble connecting to OleMiss. A successful workaround has been to manually add OleMiss to your devices list of known networks.

  1. Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Known Networks > Add a new network
  2. Use the following parameters when adding the network:
    • Network name: OleMiss *THIS IS CASE SENSITIVE*
    • Security type: WPA2-Enterprise AES
    • EAP Method: Protected EAP (PEAP)
    • Authentication method: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
    • Connect Automatically
  3. Click Save, then re-select the network from your list of Known Networks and click Connect.
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