General information about connecting "Internet of Things" (IoT) devices to the DeviceNet network in the residence halls:

• Starting with the Spring 2026 semester, DeviceNet will allow “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices to connect wirelessly to the Internet without needing to complete a registration. IoT devices include televisions, streaming media devices, and personal digital assistants.
• If you have an IoT device that needs wireless Internet connectivity from the residence halls, please connect it to the DeviceNet wireless network. Most devices should then be able to access the Internet successfully.
• Also, starting with the Spring 2026 semester, televisions will be able to connect wirelessly to the DeviceNet wireless network.
• PlayStation and Xbox devices should use a wired DeviceNet connection for an optimal experience. If you experience any issues with gaming on your PlayStation or Xbox, it will still need to use a wired DeviceNet connection.
• If you have a device that needs (or you prefer it would use) wired Internet connectivity from the residence halls, please submit a DeviceNet registration request. Wired DeviceNet connections will still need to be registered for connectivity.
• Printers and networking equipment are not permitted on the DeviceNet network. Please do not attempt to connect these devices, they will not work as expected.
• Computers, smartphones, and tablets should continue to use the BelleNet and/or eduroam wireless networks on campus for the best connectivity experience to College resources.
• Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the connectivity of every “Internet of Things" device connecting to the DeviceNet network on campus, even if they have been registered. Some devices were designed for home networks, and not for enterprise networks such as the one at Saint Mary’s College. While we will make our best effort to connect your IoT devices, some brands and device types may not ever connect.

If you need to complete a DeviceNet registration request for your device to connect to the Internet via a wired Ethernet connection:

1. Connect your device to the DeviceNet wireless network or physically connect your device via Ethernet cable to the HP or Aruba wireless access point in your residence hall room.
2. Complete a ResNet Problem Report Form at http://fixit.saintmarys.edu.

• For the Request Type: select DeviceNet registration request for device without web browser (TV, game console).
• In the Request Detail Field: The type of device you would like registered, including the brand, model, and what it is (Sony DVD player, Toshiba Blu-ray player, Samsung smart television, Apple TV, etc.).
• In the MAC Address field: The MAC address of the device you wish to have registered in your request. The MAC address is a 12-character combination of letters and numbers that uniquely identifies your device. It should be identified as such on the device or the packaging. You can refer to the manufacturer's website for how to obtain the MAC address if you are unable to find it clearly labeled. The MAC address (also known as the Ethernet address for a wired connection, Wi-Fi address for a wireless connection) should be in the format 00:00:00:00:00:00. Make sure that you provide the correct MAC address for the type of connection you are requesting for your device - wired (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi).
• In the Connection field: The type of connection (wired or wireless) your device will be using.

• All televisions, Apple TVs, and gaming stations in the residence halls must be connected to DeviceNet via a wired connection (Ethernet, RJ45). Wireless network connectivity for televisions, Apple TVs, and gaming stations is not available in the residence halls.
• We recommend that you use a wired Ethernet connection for any device that streams video (including Amazon Fire TV Sticks) to ensure the best network performance for that device and all other devices located in your residence hall room.
• Wireless printing to personally-owned printers is not supported in ResNet. Please use a USB cable to connect your personal printer to your computer. We will not register personal printers on the DeviceNet network.

3. All of the requested information listed above must be provided in a ResNet Problem Report Form before your device can be registered on the network. If the required information in the step above is not included in your registration request, your device's registration will be delayed until the information is provided.
4. ResNet will register the device in your name and notify you when the registration is complete.

Additional information about DeviceNet registration requests:

• For the Spring 2026 semester, DeviceNet registration requests will be processed starting January 12, 2026.
• If you have multiple devices you want registered on DeviceNet, you will need to complete a separate ResNet Problem Report Form for each device.
• DeviceNet registration requests can be submitted for wired (Ethernet) connections for computers.
• The first priority of the ResNet Office is to assist students with connecting their personal computers, smartphones, and tablets to the BelleNet network. We also focus on providing assistance with accessing resources such as Blackboard and licenses for Microsoft Office that will help students be successful in their academic endeavors on campus. With the understanding that our focus is on helping students in those areas first, especially before classes begin, DeviceNet registration requests are then addressed in the order in which the request is received. Thank you for your patience and understanding.