Connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot on the USNH Wireless Network

Summary

This article provides information on connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot to the USNH Open Wifi Networks.

 

How-To

Task: To connect an Amazon Echo to USNH Open networks.

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Download Amazon Alexa app and sign in with your account. Open the app and on the bottom of the main page, click "Devices".

 

Step 2 - Click the "+" in the upper right.

 

Step 3 - Click "Add Device".

 

Step 4 - Choose Amazon Echo, then Echo Smart Speakers.

 

Step 5 - Check if the Echo is plugged in with an orange light, then click "Yes".

 

Step 6 - The device will search for WiFi. On the WiFi page, you can tap to find your device's MAC address.

 

Step 7 - Now navigate to Network Registration and register this MAC.

 

Step 8 - Click "Register New Device" and enter your MAC here.

 

Step 9 - Return to the WiFi Page in the Alexa app and select the respective Open network (KSC, PSU, or UNH).

 

Step 10 - Click "Continue" and you will be prompted to choose a language, then which room it will be in.

 

Step 11 - Then you will be prompted to set up Voice ID.

 

Step 12 - Then you will be asked what address the Echo is at. You can skip this, or not.

Step 13 - Finally, you can choose to watch a short tutorial on the Echo. Once done, your Echo is ready for use.

 

Outcome

Your Amazon Echo or Dot is now connected to the USNH Wireless Network and ready to be used.

 

Further Readings 

Connecting a Chromecast on the USNH Wireless Network 

Connecting a Google Home on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting a Roku Express to the Campus-Open Network

Connecting a Smart TV, Roku, etc. on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting a Game Console on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting an Amazon Fire Stick on the USNH Wireless Network

 

Need additional help?

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