Connect Smart TVs, Game Consoles, or Streaming Devices to Wi-Fi
This guide explains how to connect smart TVs, game consoles, and streaming devices to Wi-Fi in University Housing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
General Connection Process
- Find your device's Wireless MAC address
- Register the MAC address at www.siue.edu/its/network/students/gameconsolereg.shtml
- Connect your device to the "HousingRegisteredDevices" network
Detailed Steps
Step 1: Find Your Device's MAC Address
A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier for your device's network interface. It typically looks like this: 00:0a:12:b3:c4:5d
To find your device's MAC address, check your device's network settings or system information. Refer to the device-specific guides linked at the bottom of this article for detailed instructions.
Step 2: Register Your MAC Address
- Go to www.siue.edu/its/network/students/gameconsolereg.shtml
- Log in with your SIUE credentials
- Enter your device's MAC address and other required information
- Submit the registration form
Allow up to 5 minutes for your registration to be processed.
Step 3: Connect to Wi-Fi
- On your device, go to Wi-Fi settings
- Select the "HousingRegisteredDevices" network
Troubleshooting
- If you can't connect after 5 minutes, try restarting your device
- Ensure you've entered the correct Wireless MAC address (not the Wired/Ethernet MAC) during registration
- If problems persist, contact SIUE ITS Help Desk (618) 650-5500 or help@siue.edu
Device-Specific Guides
For detailed, step-by-step instructions on finding the MAC address and connecting specific devices, please refer to the following guides: