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Office 2011: Installing for Mac

Overview

This document will guide you through the installation and activation of Microsoft Office for Mac 2011.

File Type

The downloaded IMG file contains the DMG file. DMG has all executable files contained within which should be used for installation.

Installation

Pre-Installation Instructions

Before installing Microsoft Office for Mac 2011:

PittNet Wired: Manually Configuring Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), & Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) for Wired Publicly Accessible Network Ports

Overview

The 802.1x protocol is the protocol that is used for wired access to the University's network (PittNet) through publicly accessible network ports. These connections may be located in classrooms, conference rooms, or other public areas. 

Before you manually configure your computer, install the required InCommon certificates using the steps in Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Mac).

Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Mac)

Overview

If you plan to use PittNet Wi-Fi, you will need to install an InCommon certificate and a UserTrust certificate. If you connect to a wired network port in a residence hall or public area (like a classroom or conference room), you will also need to install them. These instructions explain how to install the certificates manually on your Mac. Once the certificates are installed, you will then need to configure your operating system using a separate help sheet.