Issue with Macs connecting to WCMC Wi-Fi

Incident

Description

A recent macOS update changed a connection setting, which is causing some users to have issues connecting to the WCMC Wi-Fi network.

 

 

Last Updated: Monday, March 3, 2025 - 3:34pm
Alert Start: 
Mar 3, 2025 (3:27pm)
Alert End: 
Mar 5, 2025 (5:33pm)

How Will This Affect You?

Make sure the Private Wi-Fi address setting is switched to Off. Your computer should be able to connect after this setting is adjusted.  

  1. Click the Apple Icon -> System Settings -> Wi-Fi. On the screen that shows your Wi-Fi connection status, click Details

mac connection settings

2. On the tab for Private Wi-Fi address, set it to Off.

mac connection setting

3. Once Private Wi-Fi address is set to Off, you should be able to connect to the WCMC wireless network. 

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