Connect Your Mac to the Wired Network

In addition to Wi-Fi, Marquette University has a wired campus network accessible with an Ethernet cable and network wall jack. Follow these steps to connect your Mac to the wired network.

Note: Over the Spring 2024 semester, wired Ethernet ports will be updated on campus on a building-by-building basis for users and devices to sign in for access. Check the schedule of completed and upcoming buildings.

Check for Ethernet on Your Mac

Before connecting, make sure your Mac has an Ethernet port. The port resembles a larger landline telephone jack and may look like this.

If you don't have an Ethernet port, you need an USB-C/Ethernet adapter to plug the network cable into your Mac.

If the Building Doesn't Require Signing in:
Connect to the Wired Network

Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the Mac's Ethernet port or Ethernet adapter.
Plug the other end into the network jack on the wall.
Go to Apple Menu > System Settings (or System Preferences) > Network.
Under "Network," look for your Ethernet adapter and ensure there is a green dot next to it. It may take a moment for it to appear or change from yellow.
Close System Settings (or System Preferences).
Launch a web browser and confirm you have network access.

If the Building Requires Signing in:
Connect to the Wired Network

Note: Marquette-managed faculty and staff Macs were automatically updated with settings to access the network.

Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the Mac's Ethernet port or Ethernet adapter.
Plug the other end into the network jack on the wall.
Go to Apple Menu > System Settings (or System Preferences) > Network.
If prompted, sign in with your Marquette username — not your email address — and password.
Under "Network," look for your Ethernet adapter and ensure there's a green dot next to it. It may take a moment for it to appear or change from yellow.
Close System Settings (or System Preferences).
Launch a web browser and confirm you have network access.
If your Mac cannot connect, report an issue with the ITS TechSquad for further assistance.

Students, faculty, and staff with personally owned devices should use MU Secure Wi-Fi. Guests can use MU Guest Wi-Fi.