Connect my Gaming Console to the "CNU-Res" wireless network

Owned by Matt Dillion
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024
3 min read

 

Introduction

The "CNU-Res" wireless network is available in all residence halls for connecting devices such as Gaming Consoles, Streaming Media Players, smart TVs, and other IoT devices. To connect these devices to the "CNU-Res" wireless network, please follow the steps below. The "CNU-Res" wireless network will NOT support computers, smartphones, 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

Registration Page
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

Students are permitted to register up to five devices only.

 

Create Device
Create Device

 

(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

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