Connecting a Game Console on the USNH Wireless Network

Summary

This article provides information to connect game consoles to USNH Open networks. For an overview, see Gaming Consoles on the USNH Network.

You can complete these steps ahead of time to pre-register your came console before you come to campus.

How-To

Important: USNH strongly recommends that all game consoles brought on campus be at least 802.11ac/5GHz band capable to ensure the best possible gaming experience. All older consoles will be a "best effort" situation.

NOTE: We are also aware of ongoing issues with Xbox Model 1540s having connectivity problems on UNH-Open, stemming from a firmware update in February 2022. We continue to work with these clients but as of now we cannot guarantee connectivity for these devices.

Instructions

Step 1 - Power on your game console and locate the wireless MAC address in the settings. See instructions in our article on Finding MAC Address on your Devices.

Step 2 - From a laptop or mobile device navigate to Network Registration at https://networking.usnh.edu/nac/

Step 3 - Log in with your USNH username@usnh.edu (like jbd2519@usnh.edu) and password.

Network Registration screen with sample username@usnh.edu and password filled in - Click for full-size image

Step 4 - Click on "Register New Device"

Step 5 - Type your game console's MAC Address in the required "Hardware Address" box. The rest is optional. Click the little "i" to see instructions. When finished, click Register.

Register New Device with sample MAC Address filled in - Click for full-size image

Client Username (optional) instructions - Click for full-size image

Step 6 - On Campus - Wait for a couple of minutes, and then connect the console to your campus (KSC, PSU, or UNH) Open wireless network by selecting it in the list of available networks,

Step 6 - Off Campus - If you are off-campus: 

1. You have successfully pre-registered your game console. You may close the browser window. 
2. Later, when you bring your console on campus, connect the console to your campus (KSC, PSU, or UNH) Open wireless network by selecting it in the list of available networks,

Outcome

Your game console is now registered and able to connect to the USNH Open network.

Troubleshooting Tips

It is known that some gaming devices are not recognized as gaming devices and must be added manually to the USNH network. In the event you continue to have connectivity issues, you may contact your Campus Help Desk or submit a ticket on the Report An Issue web form. Please be sure to include the MAC address of your device; your physical location (i.e. dorm building); contact information and any issues with connecting your game console to the USNH network.

If you experience issues reconnecting to the wireless network after breaks, or bringing the console home, we strongly recommend first powering the console down, unplugging it and waiting five minutes before turning back on. If that doesn't work, try a full factory reset before attempting to reconnect, to clear out any legacy configurations.

Further Readings

Gaming Consoles on the USNH Network

Connecting a Chromecast on the USNH Wireless Network 

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

Connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting an Amazon Fire Stick on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting a Google Home on the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting a Roku Express to the Campus-Open Network

PC Gaming on the UNH Wireless Network

Need additional help?

For assistance, submit a ticket on the Report An Issue web form or visit the ET&S Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.