Overview
To finish setting up your university Mac (called Automated Device Enrollment), the computer needs to be connected to the internet.
But there’s a catch:
During setup, your Mac can’t connect to our main Wi-Fi networks (AirVandalGold or EduRoam) because they use advanced security your Mac doesn’t support yet.
Instead, we’ll use AirVandalGuest to get online just long enough to complete setup.
This article covers:
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Start Your Mac
Go through the setup screens until you reach the Network screen.
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Choose AirVandalGuest
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Complete the Portal Login
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Answer the questions on the screen
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Choose how you want to verify your identity (email or text)
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Wait for the “Success” screen
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Back Out of the Portal
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Once you see the success message, wait at least 10 seconds
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Then click Cancel to go back to the network screen
⚠️ You might see a warning that there’s no internet—just ignore it and close the message.
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Reconnect to AirVandalGuest
Your Mac should now show the Remote Management screen. That means you're connected and setup can continue!
If things don’t work right away, don’t worry—try these steps:
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In some older buildings, the connection may take up to 10 minutes
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If the portal keeps popping up again:
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Wait about 10 minutes
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Then try reconnecting
If AirVandalGuest doesn’t work for you, here are other options:
✅ Ethernet (Wired Internet)
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Plug your Mac into the network using an ethernet cable
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Some Macs have a port built-in, or you can use a supported USB adapter
✅ Other Wi-Fi Networks
You can also use any Wi-Fi network that:
These usually work fine for setup and let you continue without problems.