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Introduction
The "CNU-Res" wireless network is available in all residence halls for the purpose of connecting devices such as ; Gaming Consoles, Streaming Media Players, SmartTVssmart TVs, and other IoT devices. In order to To connect these devices to the wireless network "CNU-Res" wireless network, please follow the steps below. The "CNU-Res" wireless network will NOT support computers, smart phonessmartphones, or tablets; please continue to connect those devices to eduroam for internet access.
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Please note - when following the steps below you must be connected to eduroam in order to access the "CNU-Res" device registration page. |
Steps for Connecting Your Device to "CNU-Res"
(Step #1) Navigate to Registration Page - LINK
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Please note - you must be connected to eduroam in order to access the "CNU-Res" device registration page. |
Username = Enter your CNU email address
Password = CNU Account Password
(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
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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-Res" network 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