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Introduction

Starting in March of 2023 a new wireless network named The "CNU-Res" will be wireless network is available in all residence halls for the purpose of connecting devices such as; Gaming Consoles, Streaming Media Players, SmartTVs, and SmartTVsother IoT devices. In order to connect these devices to the new wireless network "CNU-Res" please follow the steps below. The "CNU-Res" wireless network will NOT support computers, smart phones, or tablets; please continue to connect those devices to eduroam for internet access.


Note

Please note - when following the steps below you must be connected to eduroam in order to access the "CNU-Res" device registration page.





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Steps for Connecting your device to "CNU-Res"



  • Username = Enter your CNU email address
  • Password = CNU Account Password

Registration Page





(Step #2) Create Device

  • Device Name = Enter a name of your choice
  • Device Type = From the dropdown menu select the correct device type
  • MAC Address = Enter your device's "WiFi" MAC Address
    • For assistance finding the MAC Address of your device please visit your manufacturers support website
  • Click the "Submit" button when finished
Note

Students are permitted to register up to three devices only.






(Step #3) Record the "Connection Instructions"

  • After clicking the submit button you will be presented with important information required for connecting to the "CNU-Res" wireless network. You will need this information when connecting your device to the wireless network.
  • Connect to the wireless network: CNU-Res
    • Security type = WPA2-Personal
    • Encryption type = AES
  • Encryption "Preshared Key" = *************




(Step #4) Connecting your Gaming Console to "CNU-Res"

  • Remember! You will need the connection instructions from the step above to connect your device to the wireless network "CNU-Res"




PlayStation 5

    • Navigate to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection

    • Select the wireless network "CNU-Res" to connect to

    • When prompted, enter the Pre-Shared Key provided to you when you registered your device

    • For more information please visit PlayStation support - LINK




PlayStation 4

    • Navigate to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection and selecting Use Wi-Fi

    • If you select Easy, saved wireless networks and wireless networks that have been found appear

    • Select the wireless network "CNU-Res" to connect to

    • When prompted, enter the Pre-Shared Key provided to you when you registered your device

    • For more information please visit PlayStation support - LINK




Microsoft XBOX

    • Press the Xbox button to open the guide

    • Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings

    • Select Set up wireless network

    • Select the wireless network "CNU-Res" from the list of available networks

    • When prompted, enter the Pre-Shared Key "WiFi Password" provided to you when you registered your device

    • For more information please visit Microsoft support - LINK




Nintendo Switch

    • On the Nintendo Switch console, select Settings from the HOME Menu

    • Select Internet, and then Internet Settings. The Nintendo Switch will automatically search for near-by Wi-Fi signals

    • Select the "CNU-Resnetwork name (SSID) from the list

    • When prompted, enter the Pre-Shared Key "WiFi Password" provided to you when you registered your device

    • For more information please visit Nintendo support - LINK