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, and other IoT devices. In order to connect these devices to the 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.
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
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
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