Gaming Consoles, Rokus and Apple TVs, TVs and Network Appliances in ResNet

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Last updated: Aug 05, 2023 by Laurie Fox
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Self Help - Gaming Consoles, Rokus and Apple TVs, TVs and Network Appliances in ResNet

Students on ResNet in the residence halls can connect their online game consoles, wireless TVs, and streaming boxes such as Rokus and AppleTVs. These devices must register and connect to the "gPlay" wireless network or the wired network.  These personal devices were not designed for campus use. Unfortunately, they may require wireless network speeds or settings that Geneseo cannot implement. You may have mixed success using these systems on ResNet.

How to find a MAC address

Use google to find your devices MAC address. Example search: "how to find [insert device] MAC address"

This matrix displays the supported connections for each device:

Device

Wired (Ethernet)

Wireless

Instructions / Comments

Device

Wired (Ethernet)

Wireless

Instructions / Comments

Nintendo DS

n/a

NO

The campus wireless network does not support devices that require
connections at the lowest speed (802.11B), unfortunately this prevents the
DS from connecting via wireless.

Nintendo 2DS / 3DS

n/a

YES

Find your MAC address then register here: mydevices.geneseo.edu

Nintendo Switch

Yes, with adapter

YES

Find your MAC address then register here: mydevices.geneseo.edu

Nintendo Wii

YES, with adapter

NO

The Nintendo Wii is supported on the wired Geneseo residential network (ResNet) connection only. You must acquire an Ethernet adapter from the Nintendo Store.
The campus wireless network does not support devices that require connections at the lowest speed (802.11B), unfortunately this prevents the
Nintendo Wii from connecting via wireless.  Find your wired MAC address then register here: mydevices.geneseo.edu

WiiU

n/a

YES

Find your MAC address then register here: mydevices.geneseo.edu

Playstation 3-5

YES