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Please note: You must be in a residence hall or campus apartment and have the following:
- Access to a device with a web browser and Wi-Fi
- The device you want to register to ResNet (this can be the same device as above)
- Your CWU Credentials (used for Canvas, MyCWU, etc.)
Summary
This article guides you through registering your PC/Mac to ResNet, allowing access to university Internet services on personal computers.
Register your PC/Mac on ResNet
- Open your web browser on any device connected to your Residence Hall Wi-Fi, and access this link:
http://hostreg.resnet.cwu.edu
Please note: This site is only accessible from Residence Halls on the main CWU Campus, and does not have to be accessed on the same device you are registering to ResNet.
- 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, visit the CWU Self-Service Portal or visit the Service Desk, located in Samuelson Hall, 1st Floor.
- If registering a device for the first time, you'll be asked to take a quiz on the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The quiz is required, multiple choice, and can be retaken unlimited times.
- Answer all 20 questions, then click Submit Quiz. If you missed any questions, you will be asked to retake the quiz until a passing grade is completed. Once the quiz is passed, select Go to HostReg.
- 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 of your desired device to be registered:
- To find your MAC address, visit: MAC Address Help
- Enter the MAC address. A green border will appear if it’s valid.
- Do not include colons (":") or any other special seperating characters.
- If you need help, call the Service Desk at (509) 963-2001 or visit the Service Desk, Samuelson Hall, 1st Floor.
- 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.”
- Once the page has confirmed your device has been added, wait 15 minutes and fully restart your newly registered device. Your device should now be registered to ResNet, and should have wired Internet access when connected via Ethernet cable.