How to Connect a Gaming Con…

Gaming consoles are unable to connect with the wi-fi networks on campus, however wired connections can be found in all of the residence halls.

Below are the steps to attach your gaming console to the wired community.

You will want a Cat-5e or Cat-6 Ethernet cable. Below is an instance of an Ethernet cable.

Note: If you reside in Russell Hall, you will want to request a port activation. You will obtain an electronic mail letting your know your port has been activated. Then you’ll be able to proceed to step one. 

How to Connect a Gaming Console to UGA’s wired community

• Find the Wired/LAN MAC deal with. You will want this once you register the gadget on UGA’s gadget registration portal. Here’s learn how to discover your gadget’s MAC deal with.
• Plug your Ethernet cable into your gadget and the wall-mounted or the entry level in your room. Examples of entry factors and ports it’s possible you’ll discover within the residence halls are displayed under.
• Register your gaming console on UGA’s Device Registration Portal at drp.uga.edu. You might have to finish the registration on one other gadget, corresponding to a laptop computer or telephone.

Examples of entry factors and ports within the UGA residence halls

If you continue to have points connecting, please submit a Housing Network Support ticket.