How do I connect and register my phone, computer or entertainment devices to the northwood WiFi or dorm network ethernet port?

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How do I connect and register my phone, computer or entertainment devices to the northwood WiFi or dorm network ethernet port?

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How do I connect and register my phone, computer or entertainment devices to the northwood WiFi or dorm network ethernet port?

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Select one of the two options below to begin:

  1. Disable MAC randomization/private addresses on your device
  2. Connect your device to the northwood WiFi
  3. Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
  4. Choose Students, Faculty, and Staff
  5. Enter your Northwood username and password
  6. Click Register My Device
    • Wait for the countdown to complete
  7. Close the web browser
  8. Try to visit a web page again; it should now load
  1. Connect your gaming console/smart tv/entertainment device to the northwood WiFi
    • NOTE: Google Home, Nest, and Chromecast devices are not compatible with Open/WPA-2 Enterprise networks, like the Northwood WiFi, and therefore not supported. There are quite a few other devices on the market that also do not support Open/WPA-2 Enterprise networks so please be sure to check the manufacturer's manuals beforehand. 
  2. For Game Console (Xbox/PS/Nintendo) the registration process is now automatic. Kindly refrain from disconnecting your gaming console or registering it; it will automatically gain Internet access within 5-10 minutes.
  3. For supported TV's, Smart Home Devices such as Roku, Amazon products and other devices:
    1. Connect your smart tv/entertainment device to the northwood WiFi
    2. Go to a previously registered computer or mobile device
    3. Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
    4. Go to https://wifi.northwood.edu
    5. Select Register a Smart Home Device or TV
    6. Enter your Northwood username, password, and the wireless MAC Address of the device
      • If you're utilizing an Ethernet port for connection, please enter the physical MAC Address of the device instead
    7. Choose the device type from the dropdown
    8. Click Register
    9. Your device will connect to the northwood WiFi after 5 minutes
  1. Connect your device to one of the two green-labeled ports below the wireless access point on your dorm wall (ignore the blue and red ports as those are NOT active)

If you encounter any issues, submit a service requestforitnetap23jf

  1. Connect your device to the one active green-labeled Ethernet port in your dorm

If you encounter any issues, submit a service request

Northwood University on-campus visitors and guests staying at the NADA hotel can connect to the northwood wireless network. Guest access is provided for a duration of 60 hours. For extended stays, users are required to self-register once the initial session expires.

  1. Disable MAC randomization/private addresses on your device
  2. Connect to northwood WiFi
  3. If not redirected, open a web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and visit https://wifi.northwood.edu
  4. Select Guests
  5. Agree to the AUP
  6. Wait for device registration countdown
  7. Close and reopen browser to join the network
    • Visitor and guest access will remain active for 60 hours. If users plan to stay longer, they must re-register once the initial session expires.

NOTE: As most other public WiFi services, northwood is not an encrypted network. Use https or other secure applications if you need to send personal or confidential data.


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