How Do I Connect My Gaming or Streaming Device to Ethernet In the Residence Halls?

How do I connect my gaming or streaming device to Ethernet in the residence halls?

Gaming consoles and streaming devices (like a smart TV or AppleTV) can connect to the network by Ethernet if they have a network port.
 

1. Connect your device to an Ethernet cable in your room.
2. Navigate to http://netreg.bgsu.edu on a phone or computer connected to BGSU's network and sign in with your BGSU credentials.
3. Find the MAC address on your device and enter it in the MAC Address field.
   • The MAC address is a 12-digit number using colons or hyphens separating every two digits.
4. Enter a description (ex. Apple TV).
5. Select the device type from the drop-down menu.
6. Select the Register button to register your device.
7. Reboot your device to complete the registration.
   • Registration can take up to 10 minutes.

For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.