you MUST use your Moodle password [or if your moodle password is missing a number, add 1871 to the end of it. Ask Mr. Rule is you don’t know the significance of that date.]
The WHY list:
because it will allow restoring your data if your iPad has to be wiped [MUCH faster and easier than the alternative]
because you can use Find My iPad when [not “if”] you misplace your iPad [saving many headaches]
The HOW List:
On your iPad:
Settings –> iCloud
Create an account
Type in your birthday
Use an existing email [NOT an iCloud email]
Set the email address and password – remember, MDS email address, moodle password
Answer the security questions.
DO NOT setup a rescue email.
Open your email – look for an email from Apple, It will ask you to click on a link, Do so to complete the process.
Back in the Settings app –> iCloud, it should say your name and your MDS email address at the top.
Confirm the Find My iPad is turned ON.
Confirm Backup is Turned ON.
Start a Backup. Seriously. Right now.
These instructions were from memory, and so might be a tad off. Use your common sense if/when reality diverges from this list.
The details will vary depending on what device you use, but here is the overview:
Set your device to join the network MDS-public
In the Login screen that appears, click “Create Account“
Fill in the information, and then you’ll be allowed on the network. It’s a temporary account that will expire after some time.
If you don’t see the login screen after connecting:
Try to get on the web. Your browser should automatically go to the account screen.
Windows 7 [and maybe others] has a little dialog box that pops up after you try to connect, down on the bottom right, that says something like “more info may be needed – click here“. So click there, your default web browser will pop up, and you’ll be taken to the login screen.
