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; Gaming Consoles, Streaming Media Players, and SmartTVs. In order to connect these devices to the new 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.
Steps for Connecting your device to "CNU-Res"
(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
- Navigate to Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection
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
- Navigate to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection and selecting Use Wi-Fi
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
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide
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
- On the Nintendo Switch console, select Settings from the HOME Menu
