Registering Non-Browser Devices for Network Access

Owned by Karen Park
Last updated: Sep 16, 2024
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Overview

Seattle Pacific University requires that each device connecting to the network be registered by its user. Some devices do not have web browser support: these will require manual registration as follows:

Online game systems are allowed on the SPU network but support from CIS is at a minimal level. You are responsible for setup, configuration and trouble shooting. Some online game sites are known to have performance problems. Higher priority network requirements will take precedence over gaming activities. Personally owned hubs, switches, routers, wireless access points, and wireless range extenders may conflict with other devices on SPU network and are therefore prohibited. Please do not attempt to connect and/or register these devices.

If you choose to bring a personal printer, please be aware that they are not supported and will not work via the campus wireless network - you will need to connect via direct cable (USB or other).
Our recommendation for printing is to use the Campus Printing Solution MFP's.

Register a non-web browser device:

Instructions:

The device you are registering via this exception process must be turned on and connected to the network prior to registration.

  1. You will need to register using your SPU Username and Password (step 4 below).
  2. Please make sure your device is powered on and connected to the network.
    1. To register a device on the wired residential network, you will first need to request to have the port activated.
    2. To register a device on the wireless network, connect the device to the "SPU-Wireless" SSID before proceeding.
  3. Record the MAC address of your device
    1. If you have trouble locating your MAC address, please see below.
  4. With your device's specific MAC address in hand, follow this link to Register your device and follow the steps on the page.
    1. (Note - clicking the link will prompt for your SPU Username and Password)

How to find your MAC Address

This address is a 12 character sequence of numbers (0-9) and letters (A to F) separated by colons (:). Examples: a6:01:cf:4c:d3:88  5c:f3:70:77:aa:f1

How to Find a MAC Address

Common Issues

MAC addresses will never use letters past F such as O or i. If you receive an error when inputting your MAC address, it's likely because you have mistaken the number 0 for the letter O or the number 1 for the letter i, please double-check your device's address, make sure the device is "on" and connected to the internet, and try again.