How to Connect Linux to CometNet

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CometNet on Gnome (Ubuntu & Fedora)

This desktop environment is most common, and is used in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu and Fedora by default.

Note: For specific steps on connecting to a WPA2 Enterprise secured network on another distribution, please refer to the applicable documentation.
  • Open Wi-Fi Settings.
  • Select CometNet (or CometNet_Legacy).

List of Wi-Fi options available in the network.

  • Enter the Network Settings as outlined in CometNet Connection Settings- Article | Atlas Portal (also noted below). 
    • EAP method: PEAP
    • (If asked) Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA certificate: Use system certificates
    • (If asked) Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
    • Domain: utdallas.edu or CAMPUS
    • Identity or Username: Your NetID
      • If you face issues connecting with your NetID, please use your NetID@utdallas.edu.
    • Password: Your NetID password
Note: An "Anonymous identity" is not required. This field may be left blank.

Wi-Fi network authentication settings screen.

  • You are now connected to CometNet!
Note: If you're running into issues connecting, try restarting the device once you've inputted the information above. 

CometNet on KDE

KDE is an alternative desktop environment to Gnome. It is used in Kubuntu, SteamOS, and many Arch distributions.

Note: If the settings below do not work for your device, you can find additonal configuration settings by clicking here.
  1. Open settings -> Wi-Fi & Internet
  2. If CometNet does not yet exist, click the + button
  3. Choose "Cometnet" in the SSID list
  4. Go to the "Wi-FI Security" tab of the Cometnet connection
  5. Security: WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
  6. Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
  7. PEAP Version: Automatic
  8. Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2
  9. Username: Your NetID (All lowercase)
  10. Password: Your UTD password
  11. Click apply, you should now be able to connect to CometNet
KDE Wi-Fi Connection Settings Screen

CometNet with NetworkManager (nmtui)

Network manager is frequently used in distributions without a traditional desktop environment such as Arch and NixOS.

  • Run `nmtui`

NetworkManager TUI menu with 'Edit a connection' option highlighted, and other options: Activate a connection, Set system hostname, Radio, and Quit

  • Select Edit a connection.

NetworkManager connection editor listing Ethernet (Wired connection 1, selected), Wi-Fi (CometNet), and Loopback (lo) connections, with action buttons: Add, Edit, Delete, Share QR, and Back.

  • Select Add to add a new connection profile.

NetworkManager Edit Connection screen for CometNet Wi-Fi, configured with WPA & WPA2 Enterprise security, PEAP authentication, MSCHAPv2 inner authentication, domain utdallas.edu, a sample username, and password field masked with asterisks. Automatically connect and Available to all users are checked, with Cancel and OK buttons at the bottom.

  • Enter the settings as shown above.
    • Profile Name: CometNet (Or any name of your choosing)
    • Device: Your wifi device
      • Choose a device in the <Select...> menu
    • SSID: CometNet
    • Security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
    • Authentication: PEAP
    • Domain: utdallas.edu
    • PEAP Version: Automatic
    • Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2
    • Username: Your NetID (All Lowercase)
    • Password: Your UTD Password
    • Choose "Automatically Conenct" and "Available to all users" as to your preference.
  • Select OK when completed.
  • Go back to the Menu.
  • Click on Activate a connection.
  • Select your newly created CometNet configuration > Activate.
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