Connect to Wi-Fi on Game Consoles and Smart Devices

First-time Setup

  1. Log in to https://clearpass.stlawu.edu on a computer or smartphone with your full St. Lawrence email address and password.
  2. Select create device from the menu on the left.
  3. Enter the MAC address for the device you are registering. (If there is a Wireless or Wi-Fi MAC address listed as well, use that instead.)
  4. Next to Sponsor's Email, enter in your personal email address. When a password is generated for this device, you will receive an email receipt to this address.
  5. Enter a device name of your choosing (Recommended: John Smith PS5 - note, this is only visible to you and members of IT).
  6. Check Use a Unique Wi-Fi Password.
  7. Check Enable AirGroup if you wish to wirelessly stream your Mac/iPhone/iPad to your Apple TV via airplay. If not, go to step 9
    1. Select Personal
    2. Enter your St. Lawrence username (everything before the @stlawu.edu in your email address) 
  8. Leave account Activation and Expiration at the default settings (Now and 1 year from now).
  9. For account role, select Game Console for your PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc. or if it is a streaming device, smart TV, etc select Other.
  10. Enter a description of the device in Notes if you would like.
  11. Check the Terms of Use and then click Create.
  12. Write down your PSK password that is presented to you on the receipt page.

Connecting to the network

  1. On your newly registered device (game console, smart TV, etc), choose SLU-DEVICES from the available wireless networks.
  2. When prompted, enter the PSK password you received when you registered your device.
    1. Note, if you forgot to write down your PSK password, you can login to https://clearpass.stlawu.edu and click on Manage Devices to retrieve your PSK password. 

Troubleshooting

If you receive an error when you enter your personal PSK follow this guide to assist you

  1. Ensure you have selected the “SLU-DEVICES” network.
  2. Enter the PSK you received when you registered your device.
  3. Login to https://clearpass.stlawu.edu on a computer or smart device.
  • Choose Manage My Devices.
  • Select the device you registered and verify that you selected the proper account role, “Game Console” for any Game Consoles or “Other” for streaming devices.
  • If you selected the wrong account role, you will need to click Remove, select Delete Account, click Make Changes and then go through the registration process again.
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