A device's wireless (Wi-Fi) MAC address, also known as hardware or physical address, is used for connecting to the network.
- For any IoT device that needs a companion device (smart phone, computer) to be on the same network for the setup, please follow the steps to Register your Chromecast Device.
- Attempting to use an Ethernet Adapter? Ensure that you have registered your device on the wired network.
Finding Your Device's MAC Address
For help finding the MAC address of your device, select the link for your device below:
- Xbox One, Xbox 360
- PlayStation 4
- Note: Wii and Playstation 3 may not be able to connect to Wi-Fi. Several students have reported difficulty connecting these devices, and thus far we have found no resolution. If there are any changes, this article will be updated with how to connect these devices.
- Roku
- Alexa
- Siri
- Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch
- Sony TV
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Echo
- Chromecast, Google Home
- Chromecast configuration is limited to the residence halls, requires a Student Internet ID, and extra steps to work on our network. Please follow the steps to Register your Chromecast Device.
Note: If a device uses MAC address randomization that feature should be disabled otherwise it may not be able to connect to Wi-Fi.
If you need assistance, please contact Technology Help.