To register a device to the network, please visit https://resnetreg.oakland.edu/registration/. For instructions on how to connect to specific devices, please see below.
How to register your laptop or desktop (if you prefer a detailed walk-through, click HERE):
1. Connect your computer to either the wireless or wired network in your residence
2. Open an Internet brower such as Internet Explorer or Firefox
3. You should be automatically redirected to the Registration page. If you are not, you may have to manually enter the address: https://resnetreg.oakland.edu/registration/. Please note that your browser may view this page as “unsafe”; it is not, and you should bypass any warnings.
4. Select “Log In to ResNet”
5. Enter your NetID username in password section (the username is the same as your email name, without the @oakland.edu) at the bottom of the page, read the user agreement information, and check the box stating that you agree to OU’s user policy
6. Click download and run the Registration Agent
7. If you meet the requirements to use the network, you will be redirected to a page stating you have been successfully registered. Your network settings will take a moment to reset, and you will then be able to use ResNet anywhere on campus!
How to Connect a Game Device such as a PS3 or Xbox 360:
1. You will first need to locate your network card's MAC (aka Network) address in your system settings.
How to find the MAC address on a PS3:
Select SETTINGS on the PS3 Home Menu
Navigate down to SYSTEM SETTINGS
Select SYSTEM INFORMATION
The MAC Address is displayed on center of the screen in a format like 12:AB:34:CD:56:EF
How to find the MAC address on a XBOX360:
Select SYSTEM SETTINGS
Select NETWORK SETTINGS
Connect to GAMING DEVICES
Go back into your network and select CONFIGURE NETWORK.
Select the ADDITIONAL SETTINGS tab.
Bring down your cursor on ADVANCED SETTINGS, HOST NAME, ALTERNATE MAC ADDRESS and select it.
The MAC Address is displayed on the left side of the screen in a format like 12AB34CD56EF
How to find the MAC address on a Nintendo Wii
From the HOME MENU, select Wii OPTIONS (it is on the bottom left)
Select Wii SETTINGS
Scroll right to Wii SYSTEM SETTINGS
Select INTERNET
Find the MAC in CONSOLE INFORMATION
2. Next, attempt to connect to the network. You will fail the connection test and receive an error from your game console. This is a necessary step in the authentication system that allows the system to see the game console and enables the next steps to work properly.
3. Using a previously registered computer, connect to the network, open a web browser and go to https://resnetreg.oakland.edu/registration/.
4. Select the blue box that says REGISTER A GAME SYSTEM
5. At the bottom of the page that comes up, enter in your user ID credentials along with the MAC address of your game console. You MUST enter the MAC in all capitals and use colons between the six sets of numbers/letters -- for example: 12:AB:34:CD:56:EF
6. Click submit and you should get a message stating you have successfully registered your device!
How to connect your smartphone, iPod, or e-reader:
On most devices, you should be able to go to the Registration page via your device's Internet browser and register the device as you would a computer. If you cannot access a web browser with your device, or if your device is asking you to download the dissolvable client, you should contact the Residence Halls Network Help Desk to have the device registered manually.
If at any time you are having problems registering your network capable device, please contact the Residence Halls Network Help Desk for assistance.