Wireless Network / Connect my personal Wi-Fi devices to MiamiOH-MyDevices

Objective

• To provide instruction on:
  • Registering your device for the Wi-Fi network
  • Connecting your personal Wi-Fi device to MiamiOH-MyDevices
  • Connecting your streaming device to the network
  • Connecting your Smart TV for use on the Miami Network

User

• Miami University (student/ staff/ faculty/ office)

Scope

• The MiamiOH-MyDevices service provides a personal network for connectivity between your Wi-Fi-connected devices. In order to establish your personal Wi-Fi MyDevices network, you must first register the network address for each device at the MyDevices registration portal 
• MyDevices network services offer the following benefits:
  • Your own personal network and password 
  • Simplicity of connection type allows for compatibility with a vast range of Wi-Fi devices
  • Wireless Private Network (WPN) allows you to access all your devices between each other

Environment

• 10139: W-Fi Network
  • MiamiOH-MyDevices
  • Miami Network
  • Network Registration
• 208058: Personal End User Device Placeholder
  • Personally Owned Wi-Fi Device

Instructions 

Do this before attempting the steps below.  Disable random MAC / Private Browsing first: KB article

1. Access the MyDevices Registration Portal and register your personal devices
2. Connect to https://miamioh.campuswifi.net
3. Review the Responsible Use of University Computing Resources policy and check the I agree button
4. Click the Continue button
5. Log in using your Miami credentials:
   • <UniqueID>@MiamiOH.edu
   • MUnet password
6. Click on the Generate Password button
   • Your personal MyDevices password will be generated. This is the password you will enter for each of your devices for connection to the MyDevices network
   • The password is 14 characters long and consists of upper- and lower-case letters, as well as numbers
   • The QR code can be used to add devices such as smartphones and tablets
7. Register the wireless medium access control (MAC) address for each device that you want in your personal MyDevices network
   • The MAC address is printed on most Internet-connectable devices or can be found in the device’s menu under network information. For more information on finding your MAC address, see the following articles:
     • For gaming consoles
     • For streaming devices
     • For virtual assistant devices (Alexa and others)
     • For iPhones and iPads
     • For  computers
8. Once all of your devices are registered, you will be able to connect to them by selecting the MiamiOH-MyDevices network and using the password noted in the Generate Password step above

Notes

• If you anticipate or experience a disability-related barrier while registering, submit a ticket on Request for MyDevices Support or visit the Tech Support Lounge in Armstrong Student Center
• Wireless printers: Installation of an individual wireless printer that generate their own wi-fi network is not allowed. However, printers can be connected to the MiamiOH-MyDevices network. The printer's MAC address should be entered in the MyDevices portal as outlined above. Then connect the printer to the MiamiOH-MyDevices network using the password as outlined above. Alternatively, use a Bluetooth or USB connection. Contact the manufacturer of your printer for expert assistance based on your printer model