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
Nintendo Switch
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
Nintendo 2DS & 3DS
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
Nintendo WiiU
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