Registering Devices for use in the Residence Halls
Register Your Device
If you are connecting to the Wired network or to the SMU_Guest network, you must register the device annually before obtaining an internet connection. The device will be registered for 365 days. Please only use SMU_Guest wireless for devices that can not connect to the secured wireless network (PerunaNet).
We have a short video tutorial on how to register your device.
In order to register your device you will need to do the following:
- Obtain the device's MAC address
- Register the MAC address
- Unplug the device from the wall for 30 minutes to ensure that it is fully powered off.
For detailed instructions for your particular device, Gaming Device Registration information page.
Network Connections
Wired Network Connections
High speed wired connections are available in all of the rooms and study rooms. Computers or devices must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically. Please maintain one connection per jack.
Wireless Network Connections (Wi-Fi)
PerunaNet | PerunaNet is available in all of the residence halls, fraternity houses and a few sorority houses. This is the secured wireless network and should be used if your device supports the configuration. |
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SMU_Guest | SMU_Guest is the unsecured wireless network. It can be used for devices that do not support the security configuration on PerunaNet. |
For more information, please see the Wi-Fi service page.
Devices Connections
Printers | Printers can not be joined to PerunaNet as that would allow everyone to print to your printer! Please use a printer cable. |
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Cell Phone Signal | If you do not have a strong cell phone signal in your room, please contact your cell phone provider for a cell phone extender. These have to be registered on the Wired network before they will work. SMU is in the process of building a Distributed Antenna System to address cell phone coverage issues throughout campus. |
Chromecast | Chromecast devices will not work on the network even if they are registered. |
For detailed instructions for your particular device, Gaming Device Registration information page.