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Macs have been the outsiders in IT for a long time. For years, they have primarily been used in education and by marketing/creative folks for desktop publishing. So many IT departments didn’t need to manage Macs at all.
Over the last decade, Apple devices have experienced a huge resurgence. Macs aren’t just mainstream, they are, in fact, the platform of choice for many organizations and individuals. In some companies, Macs now far outnumber Windows devices.
But until recently, a true Mac device management and directory services solution has not been available for IT staff.
Traditional Mac Management: Leave it Up to Users
Unfortunately for IT, the management tools available for Macs have been lacking. Most organizations have left Macs largely untouched and unmanaged. The norm is often, “If an employee has a Mac, then they are responsible for managing it.”
This approach means Mac users are in charge of making sure that their device gets backed up, updated with the latest patches, and is encrypted – along with a host of additional management activities.
But users aren’t IT experts – and they’re often too busy with their daily work to make proper maintenance and security a priority. As a result, Macs can become a source of weakness in an organization’s security posture as well as a headache for IT admins who are constantly being asked to help resolve issues for machines that they can’t manage remotely.
Managing Macs with an Existing On-Prem Directory
Macs are often not connected to the corporate directory. Microsoft Active Directory has historically been the directory services solution of choice and managing Mac users on AD is an uphill battle. The integration between AD and Macs is lightweight and doesn’t allow for Mac device management.
So even though Macs have made tremendous inroads into commercial organizations, IT admins using a conventional directory such as Microsoft AD don’t have the capacity for true managment. The result is that they are struggling to control and manage their Mac devices.
Why Managing Macs Matters
There are multiple benefits for organizations in managing their Mac users and devices.
Control Over Mac Users
Even if your organization leverages the cloud, confidential data inevitably makes it on to the device. If you don’t have control over the user accounts on the Mac, then you don’t have control of the device. Ensuring that you have admin credentials to the device and can terminate access if you need is imperative in managing the device.
More Efficient Troubleshooting
Just like for any other device, Mac users have issues that IT needs to solve, and remotely solving those issues is critical. These issues can include installing software, ensuring that backups are being done, and patches are installed. Macs also need to connect to the internal network and gain access to other IT resources. All of those issues need to be centrally managed rather than having the IT admin individually support Mac devices and users.
A True Mac Management Solution
As Macs become a greater percentage of the overall device population, it becomes more and more imperative to address the IT void in Mac management.
Much like Active Directory has enabled complete control over Windows devices, JumpCloud’s Directory-as-a-Service solution provide user authentication, authorization, and device management for Macs and their users. Macs are treated as first class citizens with full control over the ability to create, terminate, and modify user access.
Further, through JumpCloud’s command execution capabilities, IT admins can remotely execute tasks on an entire fleet of Macs. These tasks can include installing software, updating patches, ensuring backups are being done, encryption is turned on, and a variety of others. Commands can be simple or complex and written in just about any language. Execution of tasks is backed with full reporting and logging.
Manage Your Macs with Ease
Macs are an important part of your infrastructure and your Mac users deserve the support that they need. JumpCloud’s Directory-as-a-Service is a comprehensive authentication, authorization, and management platform for Macs. Feel free to give JumpCloud a try – your first 10 users are free forever.
Connect to Wi-Fi
You can use the Wi-Fi menu to quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.
- Click the Wi-Fi icon ( or ) in the menu bar.
- If Wi-Fi is off, choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.'
- Select a nearby Wi-Fi network from the list.
If you don't see your network listed, make sure it's nearby and that others can connect to it. It could also be a 'hidden' network. You can connect to a hidden network by choosing 'Join other network' and entering the name of the network you're trying to use.
The strength of each nearby network is shown next to its name. More darkened bars indicate a stronger network connection.
Enter your password
Networks that have a lock icon next to their name require a password. After you select your network, enter the network password when you're prompted. If you don't know the network password, check with the owner of the Wi-Fi network you're trying to join.
Use a cellular device as your Wi-Fi connection
Depending on your cellular plan, your iPhone or iPad with cellular can share its Internet connection with your Mac. When your iOS device is configured properly and is near your Mac, it appears in the Wi-Fi menu as an available connection.
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When you select a cellular device as your Internet connection, the menu icon changes to indicate your Mac is currently linked to the device ( ).
Turn Wi-Fi on or off
If you're in an environment where Wi-Fi isn't permitted (like on some airline flights) you can quickly turn off Wi-Fi from this menu.
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
- Choose 'Turn Wi-Fi off.'
When Wi-Fi is turned off, the menu icon changes to and empty indicator ( ). When you're ready to use Wi-Fi again, click the menu icon and choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.' Then connect to the network you want to join if your Mac doesn't join it automatically.
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If you don't see the Wi-Fi menu
You can enable and disable the Wi-Fi menu from the Network pane of System Preferences.
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click Network in the System Preferences window.
- Select Wi-Fi in the list of available network connections.
- Select (check) the option to 'Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.'
Create a network
If you want to create a temporary Wi-Fi connection between your Mac and another device, you can create your own network from the Wi-Fi menu.
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- Click the Wi-Fi menu and choose Create Network.
- Enter the details for your network, such as a network name and channel
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When you create a computer-to-computer network, the menu icon changes to show a computer (). When you're done, click the Wi-Fi menu again and choose Disconnect to close the network you created.