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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,

SmartTVs

smart 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 phones

smartphones, 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

Your Device to "CNU-Res"

Note

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

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(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 five devices only.

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(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" = *************

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(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 
  • 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
  •  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