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Introduction

Starting in March of 2023 a new wireless network named "CNU-Res" will be available in all residence halls for the purpose of connecting devices such as;

Introduction

The "CNU-Res" wireless network is available in all residence halls for connecting devices such as Gaming Consoles, Streaming Media Players,

and SmartTVs. In order to

smart TVs, and other IoT devices. To connect these devices to the

new 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

    ID#

    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

      help

      assistance finding

      your

      the MAC Address

      please follow this LINK

      of your device please visit your manufacturers support website

  • Click the "Submit" button when finished

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Note

Students are permitted to register up to 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 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