UVM and other large organizations utilize a WPA2 Enterprise wireless network, granting enhanced security methods, additional controls, and a number of other options critical to UVM’s wireless infrastructure. Unfortunately, game consoles and media streaming devices are not designed to be compatible with WiFi using WPA2 Enterprise network security, as these type of devices are made for common consumer network configurations like those on your standard home wireless router.
As an alternative, Ethernet equipped devices can connect to the internet using the data port located in your residential hall. All you need to do is complete the Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline. To complete the form, you will need the Wired MAC address of the your device. See below for instructions on finding your MAC address.
Finding your MAC Address in Network Settings The Network screen is the place you come to for everything that involves your console’s ability to connect to Xbox Live, play multiplayer games, and troubleshoot general network performance issues. To get to the Network screen: The Network screen is divided into three columns. This page describes network settings options that are available from each of these columns. New Xbox One – Finding your MAC Address If your Xbox One is fresh out of the box and has never connected to the internet before, it will try to run a system update as soon as it is turned on. This process requires an internet connection and cannot be skipped. You are unable to view your MAC address during this process, so cannot register your Xbox One for an internet connection. Heres the workaround:
Xbox One
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Finding your MAC Address in Network Settings
Xbox 360
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Finding your MAC Address in System Information
Playstation 4
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Finding your MAC Address in Network Settings
Playstation 3
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Switch
Finding your MAC Address in System Settings
Wii U
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Finding your MAC Address in Console Information
Wii
Now that you’ve located your MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Finding your MAC Address in Settings
Apple TV
Finding your MAC Address on the Roku Device
Roku
Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Below are instructions for finding your Smart TV’s MAC address. Search Google for a support page to find the wired MAC address for the make and model of your TV. The MAC address may have letters and/or numbers and will be in the format 00:00:00:00:00:00
Smart TV
Once you’ve located the Wired MAC address, please complete the Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Visit the Blu-Ray player manufacturer’s support website and search for your Blu-Ray player using its model number. Search for instructions to for finding your device’s MAC address, then record it. Now that you’ve located your Wired MAC address, please include it in your Network Registration Form at go.uvm.edu/playonline.
Blu-Ray Player
Check your device manual or manufacturer, or google the product for instructions on locating your Ethernet Wired MAC address.
Other Devices