Connect a new macbook to the internet

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Aug 12th, 2021 8:52 pm

lwlwlwlw [OP]: Member; May 4, 2020; 327 posts; 74 upvotes; Toronto, On

Aug 12th, 2021 8:52 pm

Connect a new macbook to the internet

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I have company new macbook, it supposed to connect to our company WiFi then I can logon with my user account to authenticate to Active Directory. When I enter my user ID and password, the mac keep shaking.
This new macbook does not have network drop (RJ45). Someone told me to use USB to RJ45 and connect to network using network cable.

This might be good idea but I am curious, if a computer does not have RJ45 port then that means it does not have network card; maybe only wireless network card. Then how can USB-to-RJ45 would help? Thank you very much.

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Aug 12th, 2021 8:54 pm

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9195 upvotes; The NORTH

Aug 12th, 2021 8:54 pm

lwlwlwlw wrote: ↑ Hi
I have company new macbook, it supposed to connect to our company WiFi then I can logon with my user account to authenticate to Active Directory. When I enter my user ID and password, the mac keep shaking.
This new macbook does not have network drop (RJ45). Someone told me to use USB to RJ45 and connect to network using network cable.

This might be good idea but I am curious, if a computer does not have RJ45 port then that means it does not have network card; maybe only wireless network card. Then how can USB-to-RJ45 would help? Thank you very much.

What do you mean the mac keeps shaking? The trackpad's haptic feedback vibrates or the computer shakes?

Also : Talk to your companies IT department. DO NOT attach random dongles to your companies Mac without permission.

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Aug 12th, 2021 8:54 pm

BitShark92: Newbie; Nov 21, 2017; 92 posts; 81 upvotes

Aug 12th, 2021 8:54 pm

Ethernet to USB will work for sure. And depending on authentication, you connecting using LAN cable may authenticate you automatically if by MAC address/certificate.

https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/M ... et-adapter

Aug 12th, 2021 9:33 pm

lwlwlwlw [OP]: Member; May 4, 2020; 327 posts; 74 upvotes; Toronto, On

Aug 12th, 2021 9:33 pm

I mean the login window shakes (thats how Apple design it when users enter wrong userID) but this time the userID is not wrong but the computer is not connect to Active Directory to authneticate. We are small company and we do not have IT person right now. Thank you.

Aug 12th, 2021 9:36 pm

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9195 upvotes; The NORTH

Aug 12th, 2021 9:36 pm

lwlwlwlw wrote: ↑ I mean the login window shakes (thats how Apple design it when users enter wrong userID) but this time the userID is not wrong but the computer is not connect to Active Directory to authneticate. We are small company and we do not have IT person right now. Thank you.

Then who setup the mac or Active Directory?

Aug 12th, 2021 11:25 pm

DeletedMemories: Deal Addict; Dec 22, 2007; 1459 posts; 1070 upvotes; Mississauga

Aug 12th, 2021 11:25 pm

lwlwlwlw wrote: ↑ Hi
I have company new macbook, it supposed to connect to our company WiFi then I can logon with my user account to authenticate to Active Directory. When I enter my user ID and password, the mac keep shaking.
This new macbook does not have network drop (RJ45). Someone told me to use USB to RJ45 and connect to network using network cable.

This might be good idea but I am curious, if a computer does not have RJ45 port then that means it does not have network card; maybe only wireless network card. Then how can USB-to-RJ45 would help? Thank you very much.

so a couple of things

either its the wrong password
or it can't connect to its server

either way your IT department should be able to help

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Aug 13th, 2021 10:47 am

doradxplorer: Sr. Member; Oct 1, 2009; 641 posts; 296 upvotes; West coast

Aug 13th, 2021 10:47 am

Can other devices connect to the wifi? I have a feeling your incorrectly putting info.

Aug 13th, 2021 11:37 am

restartRFD: Member; Mar 27, 2021; 389 posts; 474 upvotes

Aug 13th, 2021 11:37 am

Where are you logging in from?

From home, from the office?

If there's no IT person, who gave you the macbook? They should have at least an outsourced consultant who takes care of these things.

Long Time RFDer / restarting life

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Aug 13th, 2021 12:32 pm

Spinner: Deal Fanatic; Sep 19, 2002; 6050 posts; 5867 upvotes; Vancouver

Aug 13th, 2021 12:32 pm

Yes, first login will require a network connection. In general, the IT person should be onsite to make sure you can login correctly. Most users have docks but in your case a USB adapter should do the trick.

Aug 13th, 2021 12:42 pm

sickcars: Deal Guru; Mar 13, 2004; 13234 posts; 4845 upvotes; Ontario

Aug 13th, 2021 12:42 pm

Talk to your IT person at work. its very possible you need a Certificate to get onto your work wifi network and the mac may not have that setup properly so it will not work.
But either way this is a question for your work IT support person not for RFD.

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