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Mac OS eduroam Service Name Authentication failed
Mac OS eduroam Service Name Authentication failed
Eduroam will not authenticate on Mac OS computers.
This document explains how to fix “Authentication failed” errors when prompted with the following error message:
Symptom:
Issue:
Eduroam will not authenticate on Mac OS computers.
Resolution:
1 - From any Finder window, hit Command+Shift+G to bring up the “Go To Folder” field. Then enter the following path:
2- Delete the com.apple.network.eapolclient.configuration.plist file which will prompt for local admin credentials. Then restart the laptop or iMac and connect to eduroam.
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Check out this article I found in the Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://services.northwestern.edu/TDClient/30/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=1254">https://services.northwestern.edu/TDClient/30/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=1254</a><br /><br />Mac OS eduroam Service Name Authentication failed