Device Registration
All devices that are to be connected to the network must be registered with the university using the Network Extension Request Form. This page covers the registration of non-computer devices.
PS2 | PS3 | Wii | Xbox | Xbox 360
Play Station 2
Step-by-step Instructions
1. Install the network adapter given in the installation guide or on the PlayStation2 Network Adapter Web site. Once you have the network adapter installed you are ready to begin the ISP Setup process.
2. Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.
3. Once it has loaded, select ISP Setup and press X.
4. The ISP SETUP will begin to load, and you will be presented with a license agreement. Select Agree and press X to continue.
5. For connection type, choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue.
6. Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue.
7. At the connection test screen, select Advanced and press X to continue.
8. At the Advanced Broadband Settings screen, make sure Automatic is selected. While you are at this screen, make note of the MAC Address at the bottom. You will need this number to register your game console.
Playstation 3
Step-by-step Instructions
1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive.
2. Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."
3. Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."
4. When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."
5. The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address.
Wii
Step-by-step Instructions
The Nintendo Wii is unable to access the Brown network via wireless connection and will require the purchase and use of the Wii LAN Adapter.
1. When at the Wii menu screen. click the Wii icon in the lower left corner
2. Select Wii Settings
3. Click the arrow on the right side of the screen to advance to the next page of settings
4. Select Internet
5. Select Console Information
6. The MAC address for your console will be displayed under the LAN Adapter MAC Address listing(the second line)
Xbox
Step-by-step Instructions
1. Insert your Xbox Live DVD in the drive. The software will automatically run and update the Xbox dashboard to show the Xbox Live option. Once this is complete, eject the CD and make sure you have your network cable plugged into your Xbox and in the network port.
Open the Settings menu.
2. From Settings, go to Network Settings
3. Within the Network Settings Menu, go to IP Addresses
.
4. Once in the IP Addresses Menu, be sure the configuration is set to Automatic.
5. Press B and go back to the Network Settings menu, then go to DNS Servers.
6. Once in the DNS Servers Menu, be sure the configuration is set to Automatic.
7. Press B and go back to the Network Settings menu, there you will then see the MAC address in the lower right hand part of the screen. Write this MAC address down somewhere.
Xbox 360
Finding the Xbox 360 MAC Address
1. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings.
2. Select Edit Settings.
3. Under Basic Settings, check to make sure the IP Settings is on Automatic.
4. Now go to Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.
5. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC Address.
Testing your Xbox Live Connection
1. Once you have registered your Xbox 360 with the BGSU network, you can test your Xbox Live Connection. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings. From this menu then select "Test Xbox Live Connection".
2. The next screen will warn you that testing your network connection will sign everyone out. Select "Yes" to continue.
3. Testing of all Xbox Live connection will then take place.
4. To begin using your Xbox Live connection, Go to the Xbox Live area of the Xbox Dashboard and select the graphic that reads "Xbox Live".