MAC Address Instructions
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How to Find Your Device’s MAC Address Video game console and media streaming devices must be individually registered in order to connect to the USF wired and/or wireless network. To register your device, you will need to provide the unique MAC address for your device in the format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (include a colon between each two characters). Some common devices are shown below: Xbox 360 If you own an Xbox 360 and would like to be able to connect it to the USF wireless network, you will need to submit a console registration form. To do so you will need the device’s MAC address, which allows us to identify your console. 1. Once you’re on the Xbox 360 Dashboard, push the middle button of the Xbox 360 controller. 2. Scroll all the way over to the right to Settings, and select System Settings. 3. Select Network Settings. 4. Select the wireless network. 5. Select Configure Network. 6. Scroll right to Additional Settings, and select Advanced Settings. 7. This page will show your MAC Address that you will need to register your Xbox 360. Xbox One If you own an Xbox One and would like to be able to connect it to the USF wireless network, you will need to submit a console registration form. To do so you will need the device’s MAC address, which allows us to identify your console. 1. In the settings Menu, select network settings 2. Select the Advanced settings menu. 3. Under IP settings, the MAC addresses will be listed. Note: If you wish to connect your console by both wired and wireless connections, you will need to register both MAC addresses. Nintendo Wii Please note the First Generation Nintendo Wii console is not compatible with any of the USF wireless networks. In order to connect a Wii console to the USF network, you will have to purchase a USB Ethernet adapter to connect the console by wired connection. If you own a Wii and would like to be able to connect it to the USF network, you will need to submit a console registration form. To do so you will need the device’s MAC address, which allows us to identify your console. 1. From the home screen, select the Wii button in the lower left hand corner. 2. From here, select Wii Settings which will be the on-screen button on the right. 3. On this screen, select the right arrow to advance to the 2nd set of settings. 4. Select the internet option. 5. Select the Console Information option. 6. The MAC address will be listed under USB Ethernet Adapter MAC Address. Nintendo Wii U Wii U Consoles can connect to the USF network by wired or wireless connections once you register the MAC address. 1. From the Wii U menu, select system settings. 2. Go to the internet section of the settings and select View MAC Address. Playstation 3 If you own a PlayStation 3 and would like to be able to connect it to the USF wireless network, you will need to submit a console registration form. To do so you will need the device’s MAC address, which allows us to identify your console. 1. Go to Settings on the Cross Media Bar (XMB) and select System Settings. 2. Scroll down and select System Information. 3. Your MAC Address will be the first item listed. Playstation 4 If you own a PlayStation 4 and would like to be able to connect it to the ASU wireless network, you will need to submit a console registration form. To do so you will need the device’s MAC address, which allows us to identify your console. Note: Play Station 4 consoles have 2 separate MAC addresses for wired and wireless connections. If you wish to connect by both options, you will have to register both MAC addresses. 1. Go to the Settings Menu. 2. Select System, System Information 3. The MAC addresses will be individually listed for LAN cable and Wi-Fi. Smart TV/DVR/Set-top Box To determine the MAC address of internet-capable television devices, consult the instructions for your device: Apple TV From the main menu, choose Settings, and then click About. Look for the MAC address next to “Ethernet ID”. Alternatively, you may find the MAC address printed on the UPC label on the Apple TV box. TiVo From the TiVo Menu, select Settings, and then choose Phone/Network. Your MAC address will appear on the page that opens. Roku From the Roku home screen, select Settings, and then About. The MAC address will appear on your screen. Alternatively, you can find the MAC address on the bottom or back of your Roku. Boxee Box From the Settings menu, select System, and then Information. Your MAC address will appear on the screen. Google TV From Settings, select Network, and then Status. Your MAC address will appear on the screen. .