In order to connect your gaming devices to the campus network, you will need to provide the device's MAC address using the My Devices Portal. The MAC address is a unique identifier which allows the device to be registered on the network. To register your device, visit the portal and add the MAC address to the Device ID field then give it a name. For more details on using the device portal, see the My Devices Portal knowledge base article.
The UWRF-Registered network password (also known as the key, pass phrase, security key, wireless password, or WPA key) is uwrfwifi.
Gaming Systems
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
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Home Menu > System Settings Icon > Internet
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You should now see it listed under "System MAC Address"
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
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Home Screen > System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings
- The Nintendo Switch will search for available Wi-Fi networks in your area
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Scroll through the list of networks and select UWRF-Registered
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Use uwrfwifi for the wireless password
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The connection will be tested, once complete select "OK" to complete the proces
- If the connection test fails, an error code and message will appear
Troubles Connecting
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
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Home Screen > System Settings Icon > Internet Settings > Other Information > Confirm MAC Address
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Your system's MAC Address will be displayed on the screen.
Prerequisites
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Locate your wireless MAC Address (see above)
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
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Home Screen > System Settings Icon > Internet Settings > Connection Settings > New Connection > Manual Setup
- Search for an Access Point > Select UWRF-Registered
- Security: WPA2-PSK(AES)
- Use uwrfwifi for the Security Key
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Tap "OK" to save your settings.
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Tap "OK" again to begin a connection test.
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It should report Connection Test successful.
Troubles Connecting
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
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Home Screen > System Settings Icon > Internet > View MAC Address
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You should now see your WiiU’s MAC address.
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
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Home Screen > System Settings > Internet > Connect to the Internet
- The WiiU will search for available Wi-Fi networks in your area.
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Scroll through the list of networks and select UWRF-Registered
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Security: WPA2-PSK(AES)
- Use uwrfwifi for the Security Key
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If prompted, use the on-screen keyboard to enter your Wi-Fi network's security key (wireless password) and select "OK" when finished.
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The WiiU will now perform a connection test.
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If the connection test is successful, select "OK" to continue.
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When asked if you would like to make this your default connection, select "Set" if you wish this to be your default connection or "No" if you do not.
Troubles Connecting
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
- Home Screen> Settings (gear icon)> System > Console Information > MAC address (Wi-Fi)
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address (see above)
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
- Settings > Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection
- Select UWRF-Registered
- Enter the WPA2 pass phrase to connect to the network which is uwrfwifi
- When finished entering the key select Done and then OK to proceed. (If prompted for Proxy Server information, select “Do not use”.) The PS5 will now complete network setup and connect to UWRF-Registered.
Recommended Setting (5GHz)
- Turn on your PS5 and sign into your account to get to the main menu. (Skip if already signed in.)
- Open the system settings by selecting the gear icon on the top right of the screen.
- Select Network from the list.
- Highlight Settings and select Set Up Internet Connection.
- Find and highlight your Wi-Fi Network (UWRF-Registered) and press the options button on the controller.
- In the popup menu, navigate to Wi-Fi Frequency Bands and change the setting to 5GHz.
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
- Main Menu > Settings > System > Network > View Connection Status
- The MAC Address is listed to the right of the “MAC Address (Wi-Fi)” area.
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address (see above)
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
- Main Menu > Settings > System > Network > Set Up Internet Connection > Use Wi-Fi
- Select UWRF-Registered
- Enter the WPA2 pass phrase to connect to the network which is uwrfwifi
- When finished entering the key select Done and then OK to proceed. (If prompted for Proxy Server information, select “Do not use”.) The PS4 will now complete network setup and connect to UWRF-Registered.
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
- Main Menu > Settings > System Settings > System Information.
- The MAC Address will be listed here.
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address (see above)
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
- Main Menu > Settings > Network Settings > Internet Connection Settings
- Acknowledge the disclaimer about the wired connection
- Select a Setting Method > Easy
- Connection Method > Wireless
- WLAN Settings > Scan
- Select UWRF-Registered SSID > Confirm by hitting right arrow
- WLAN Security Settings > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK > Confirm with right arrow
- Enter WPA Key > Use uwrfwifi > Hit Enter on the onscreen keyboard > Confirm with right arrow
- Checking Network Connection > Press "x" button to confirm
- Test Connection > Press x to test connection
- Connection test completed > Both results should show succeeded
The PlayStation Portable is not supported on our campus wireless network and will not be able to see the wireless access points broadcasting the UWRF-Registered wireless network.
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
- My Games & Apps > Settings > Network > Advanced Settings
- Find the info listed as "Wireless MAC"
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
- Main Menu > Settings > Network > Set Up wireless network
- Choose UWRF-Registered
- WPA2 Network pass phrase or key
- When finished entering the key select done.
- The Xbox One will now connect to and perform network connectivity checks.
How to Find your Wireless MAC Address
- Main Menu > Settings > System > Network Settings
- Select UWRF-Registered
- WPA2 Network pass phrase or key
- The X-Box will initiate a test connection. Select “Stop Test” to proceed.
- Network Settings > Configure Network > Additional Settings > Advanced Settings.
- Your MAC address will be listed on this screen.
Prerequisites
- Locate your wireless MAC Address
- Register devices at mydevices.uwrf.edu (See instructions at Network: My Devices Portal.)
How to Connect
- Main Menu > Settings > System > Network Settings
- Select UWRF-Registered
- WPA2 Network pass phrase or key
- When finished entering the key select done.
- The X-Box 360 will now connect to and perform network connectivity checks.