Please note: You must be in a residence hall or campus apartment and have the following:
- Access to a device with a web browser
- The device you want to register (this may be the same one with the web browser)
- Your Microsoft login (used for Canvas, MyCWU, Office, etc.)
Summary
This article guides you through registering devices on the CWU-Play and wired (Ethernet) connections.
cwu-play vs. cwu-play5
When connecting to the cwu-play network, you may see options for cwu-play and cwu-play5. Registering your device allows access to both.
cwu-play supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. cwu-play5 supports the faster 5GHz band.
Some devices only support 2.4GHz and must use cwu-play.
Register Device on CWU-Play and Wired (Ethernet) Connections
- Open a web browser on a device with Internet access. Go to: http://hostreg.resnet.cwu.edu
Please note: This site is only accessible from Residence Halls on the main CWU Campus.
- You may see a security warning. Select the option to continue to the site.
- Log in using your CWU credentials (used for Canvas, MyCWU, etc.).
Enter your CWU credentials.
If you haven’t set up your password, contact the Service Desk at (509) 963-2001 or visit the Samuelson lobby.
- If registering a device for the first time, you'll be asked to take a quiz on the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). It’s multiple choice and can be retaken until passed.
- Answer all 20 questions, click Submit Quiz, then select Go to HostReg if you pass.
- Click the Add New Device button in the upper right corner of the HostReg page.
Click Add New Device.
- On the Add New Device page, follow these prompts:
- Choose a device category: Select “Any device that will connect with a physical cable.”
- Enter the MAC address:
- To find your MAC address, visit: MAC Address Help
- Enter the MAC address. A green border will appear if it’s valid.
- If you need help, call the Service Desk at (509) 963-2001 or visit the Samuelson lobby.
- Select the device type: Use the dropdown to choose the best match.
- Review the AUP: Check the box to agree to the terms.
- Click “Add Device.”
- Wait 15 minutes and fully restart your device.