UW-Madison Housing ResNet requires each device to be registered in order to access the Internet. Note that connecting to wireless via UWNet and connecting via wired to ResNet are two different modes of connection. Therefore, each connection needs to be registered when first connecting. Though they do not have to both be registered if you plan to connect exclusively with either mode of connection. Just remember you will need to register your device again if you haven't already for either a wired or wireless connection. Follow the instructions on this page to get your devices connected.
For wireless connections see here.
You will need an
unregistered laptop 
An unregistered laptop will have an IP address of 172.x.x.x when connected to ResNet.
Getting the IP address of a laptop:
Windows: Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt. Type ipconfig in the black window to get the IP address.
Macbook: Applications -> System Preferences -> Network. Your IP address will be displayed near the top right corner.
You can also check to see if the device is unregistered by trying to get to a website. If you are redirected to the UW-Madison Housing Registration Page, then you are connecting to ResNet through an unregistered device. or device
with a web browser to access the registration web page.
If you are going to be using a wireless router, register the router first.
ResNet - Wired Connections Only
When you first connect to ResNet with an Ethernet cable oyou will receive a private IP address Here's a list of private addresses most commonly used:
10.x.x.x
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.x.x
169.254.x.x
192.168.x.x
ResNet Wireless will issue you an IP address in the 172 range. . Once you have connected and received an IP address from ResNet, open up a web browser and navigate to any webpage (www.google.com for instance). This will automatically navigate you to our registration page where you can register your devices. There will be three links towards the bottom (as shown below). Select whichever link is appropriate to you.
Wireless RoutersHide Wireless Routers
Step 1) Plug the router's power cord and Ethernet cord into the wall. The Ethernet cord should be plugged into a RED data jack either on the wall or ceiling.
Step 2) Wait for the router to boot up and connect to it via an unregistered laptop.
Step 3) Once connected to your router with an unregistered laptop, make sure your router's DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP for short, allows computers and other devices to obtain an IP address automatically from a router. IP addresses allow the computers or devices to connect to the Internet. service is turned on and that you are receiving an IP address from your router. You can check if it is by logging into your router's website--because there are many different types of wireless routers, you may need to look into your router's manual about logging into its website. Most routers can be accessed by typing 192.168.1.1 as a URL in a web browser then using admin for both username and password, or admin for the username and password for the password.
Look for DHCP under WAN or Internet settings and make sure that it is check marked or selected from a drop down. Then hit Save or Apply to keep the settings on the router. If DHCP does not appear to be a changeable option, just make sure the router says somewhere that DHCP is enabled.
Step 4) Before you exit your router's website, check to make sure your router is connected to ResNet by looking for the IP address it is receiving. It should be a 172.x.x.x IP address if you are connected to ResNet properly.
Step 5) Save all changes made in your router and exit its website. Then, while still connected to your router's Wi-Fi, try to navigate to any website with your unregistered laptop. This should redirect you to the Housing Registration Page.
Step 6) Click the first link in the registration page.
Step 7) Look for the Click here link at the top of the registration page and click it. This will automatically fill in some required credentials in the form. Or if you know what to fill out then go ahead and fill out the form.
Step 8) Fill out the rest of the form:
Net ID : the ID you were issued for campus use: Ex. bbadger or alincoln2 (wiscmail id)
Password : the password used alongside your Net ID for logging into campus webpages like Learn@UW or my.wisc.edu or wiscmail.
First Name : Your first name.
Last Name : Your last name.
Preferred Contact Number : In the format 111-222-3333
Email : Your wiscmail is preferred here
Step 9) Press the register button and wait for the bar to countdown. Once it completes, you will be prompted with a notification that it was completed:
Step 10) Unplug your router's power cord and wait five seconds. Then, plug it back in and go back to your router's website.
Step 11) Make sure your router now has an IP address of 146.x.x.x
Step 12) You should now be able to connect to Internet via connecting to your router first.
Step 13) Since you are already at your router's website, you should consider changing some of its settings. For instance re-naming it's Wi-Fi network name appropriately or putting a password on the router's Wi-Fi. Just note that you are responsible for all traffic coming in and out of your router's Wi-Fi.
Game ConsolesHide Game Consoles
If you have a router, register your router before you register your game console. Then, connect your game console to your router. Otherwise, proceed with registering your game console.
To connect via wireless see here. If your console does not have a browser contact the DoIT Help Desk.
Step 1) Power up your game console and connect to ResNet either with an Ethernet cord or wireless.
Step 2) Make sure your game console is receiving a 172.x.x.x IP address. You can find this through Network Settings somewhere in the menus. Write this IP address down somewhere.
Step 3) Navigate to the ResNet registration page with an unregistered laptop. You can get here by connecting to ResNet Wireless and trying to navigate to any website on any web browser.
Step 4) Select the first link, Wireless Routers, Game Consoles, Printers, and Other Network Devices.
Step 5) Fill in the fields. At the bottom, the fields will ask for you to either enter the MAC address OR the IP address of the game console you want to register. You wrote down the IP address from Step 2 I hope. Enter that here. If the page gives you an error saying you have an incorrect IP address, you will have to find your game console's MAC address and fill that field instead. Refer to this link here to find your game console's MAC address.
Step 6) Hit the register button and wait for the bar to complete. Then, once it has completed reboot your game console by turning it off then turning it back on.
Step 7) You can check to see if the registration was successful by trying to connect to your game console's online services. You can also check to see if your game console has been registered properly by going to your Network Settings menu and looking for the IP address. The IP address will have changed to 146.x.x.x from 172.x.x.x.
PrintersHide Printers
UWNet Wireless does not support wireless printers Printers are open to all traffic within a network. What this means is that anyone who has the know-how can use your printer. To protect you from losing money on printer ink and paper, and to make it easier to find your printer, ResNet does not allow wireless printers to operate on our wireless network. Printers also need an IP address just like any other device and it would be frustrating to connect to your printer if its IP address constantly changes. You would have to trug through its menus looking for its IP address and that is not something you would want to do every time you print some papers. on its network. Therefore, if you are going to be using a wireless printer you will need a wireless router. Then, you can connect to your wireless router with the wireless printer.
Step 1) Power up your printer and connect to ResNet with an Ethernet cable.
Step 2) Make sure your printer is receiving a 172.x.x.x IP address. You can find this by navigating through its menus, usually through Network Settings or print a diagnostic page/test page which should list your printer's IP address. Write down the IP address somewhere.
Step 3) Navigate to the ResNet registration page by going to any website while on an unregistered laptop.
Step 4) Select the first link, Wireless Routers, Game Consoles, Printers, and Other Network Devices.
Step 5) Fill in the fields. At the bottom, the fields will ask for you to either enter the MAC address OR the IP address of the printer. Enter the IP address you got from step 2. Then fill out the rest of the form with the correct credentials.
Net ID : the ID you were issued for campus use: Ex. bbadger or alincoln2 (wiscmail id)
Password : the password used alongside your Net ID for logging into campus webpages like Learn@UW or my.wisc.edu or wiscmail.
First Name : Your first name.
Last Name : Your last name.
Preferred Contact Number : In the format 111-222-3333
Email : Your wiscmail is preferred here
Other DevicesHide Other Devices
If you have other wired devices that need to be registered but do not have web browsers installed on them, you can register those using the first registration link. For wireless devices without a browser please contact the DoIT Help Desk.
Note: Chromecasts and other casting devices are not supported on UWNet, you will need a personal router to get these devices to work. A list of devices incompatible with UWNet can be found here.
Step 1) Find the Ethernet MAC address MAC Addresses (also called physical addresses) are a 12-digit, hexadecimal string sequence used to uniquely identify network cards on a device. They will look like this:
AA:BB:CC:11:22:33 or AABB.CC11.2233
Most likely your device will have two MAC addresses, one for a Wi-Fi connection and one for an Ethernet(wired) connection. Make sure you are using the correct MAC address. of your device. You can usually find this in "Settings" or "About This Device." Write that MAC address down somewhere.
Step 2) Navigate to the ResNet registration page by going to any website while on an unregistered laptop.
Step 3) Select the first link, Wireless Routers, Game Consoles, Printers, and Other Network Devices.
Step 4) Fill in the fields. At the bottom, the fields will ask for you to either enter the MAC address OR the IP address of the printer. Enter the MAC address you got from step 1. Then fill out the rest of the form with the correct credentials.
Net ID : the ID you were issued for campus use: Ex. bbadger or alincoln2 (wiscmail id)
Password : the password used alongside your Net ID for logging into campus webpages like Learn@UW or my.wisc.edu or wiscmail.
First Name : Your first name.
Last Name : Your last name.
Preferred Contact Number : In the format 111-222-3333
Email : Your wiscmail is preferred here
MAC Address : The MAC address you wrote down from step 1
Step 5) Click the register button. Once registration completes, turn off the device you just registered and turn it back on. Then, reconnect to ResNet.
Computers/Smart Phones/TabletsHide Computers/Smart Phones/Tablets
Step 1) Navigate to the ResNet registration page by opening up a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera) and going to any website.
Step 2) Fill in the fields.
Net ID : the ID you were issued for campus use: Ex. bbadger or alincoln2 (wiscmail id)
Password : the password used alongside your Net ID for logging into campus webpages like Learn@UW or my.wisc.edu or wiscmail.
First Name : Your first name.
Last Name : Your last name.
Preferred Contact Number : In the format 111-222-3333
Email : Your wiscmail is preferred here
Step 3) Click the register button and wait for the loading bar.
Step 4) Once the loading bar finishes, exit your web browser completely. Then turn off your Wi-fi or unplug your Ethernet cable (whichever way you are connected to ResNet). Wait five seconds and reconnect to ResNet.
Step 5) You should be able to connect to the Internet now!
Guest RegistrationHide Guest Registration
You should only be registering under Guest if you do not have a Campus Net ID issued to you.
Step 1) Click the third link named Guest Registration. Enter your information in the fields and select what type of guest you are.
Step 2) Click the register button at the bottom. Once the loading bar has completed, exit your web browser completely. Then, turn off your Wi-Fi or unplug your Ethernet cable (whichever way you are connected to ResNet) and wait five seconds. Connect to ResNet again. You should now be able to connect to the Internet via ResNet.
