====== PAL2.0 Connecting Issue ======


//Sometimes even if all of the settings are correct, PAL2.0 will still fail to acquire a correct **DHCP** lease. This could be deceptive, because  **AIRLINK** may display that it's connected to PAL2.0 while retaining **PAL-INSTRUCTIONS IP**. This will prevent you from browsing.//


**Here are a few steps that can be taken in order to correct this problem:**

===== 1. Un-check automatic connection =====

In **Airlink**, make sure that //"Automatically connect to known networks when they're broadcast"// box is unchecked first.

===== 2. Delete Certificates =====

Go to **Applications**, **Utilities**, and finally **Keychain**. In **Keychain**, delete all of the certificates.

===== 3. Remove old 802.1X profiles =====

Go to **System Preferences**, **Network**, **Airport**, **Advanced**, **802.1X** and delete all the WPA: PAL2.0 User Profiles listed.  This clears out old cached usernames/passwords.

===== 4. Remove old connections =====

Back to network settings, it is recommended that your wireless connection list/cache is clear before trying to connect to **PAL2.0**. If this to be avoided, make sure PAL2.0 is at the top above all other connections. Reboot.

===== 5. Create PAL2.0 Profile =====

In network settings, click wireless tab, and then advanced. Click + and add new user profile. Type in your account information and name the connection **PAL2.0**. Click Apply and then Ok.

===== 6. Connect to PAL2.0 =====

Back in the Wireless tab, click on the connections box, and then click select "Join other.." Type out your career account information and name the network **PAL2.0**. For authentication, select **WPA-Enterprise**. Click connect, at which time a certificate prompt should come up. Click Show.. and check "Always trust" box. Reboot, and repeat step 5. You should be connected to **PAL2.0** now. Browse away