Device Registration for Colby Guest Access

Summary:
This article describes how to register wireless devices such as game consoles, streaming sticks, smart TVs, and digital assistants that cannot connect to Colby Access, so they can join the Colby Guest Access network.

Instructions

Note: Devices connected via Ethernet do not need to be registered.
Note: It is recommended that wireless printers be connected using a USB cable.

1. Navigate to clearpass.colby.edu.
2. Log in with your Colby username and password.
3. Click Create Device.
4. Fill in the required information (see screenshot below).
5. Locate the MAC address of your device (refer to the sections below for instructions).
6. In the Account Role drop-down menu, select Student.
7. Click Create.
8. Connect your device to the Colby Guest Access Wi-Fi network.

Finding Your Device's MAC Address

Gaming Consoles

• PlayStation 4 / 5: Go to Settings > System > System Information. The MAC address is displayed.
• Xbox One / Series X|S: Go to Settings > General > Network settings > Advanced settings. The MAC address is listed.
• Nintendo Switch: Go to System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings. The MAC address appears at the top of the screen.

Streaming Devices

• Amazon Fire Stick: Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Network. The MAC address is displayed.
• Roku: Go to Settings > System > About. The MAC address is listed.
• Apple TV: Go to Settings > General > Network. Look for the Wi-Fi or Ethernet address.
• Google TV / Chromecast with Google TV: Go to Settings > System > About > Status. The MAC address is shown.
• Samsung Smart TV: Press Home on the remote > Settings > General > Network > Network Status. The MAC address is displayed.

Digital Assistants

• Amazon Echo: Open the Alexa app > select your device > Device Settings > About. The MAC address is listed.
• Google Home / Nest: Open the Google Home app > select your device > Settings > Device information > Technical information. The MAC address is listed.

Policy Note

This system operates in accordance with the rights to privacy that members of the Colby community are assured under the Code of Ethics for Information Technology at Colby College. Individual network usage is not monitored. The network access control system is in place to protect computers from threats and to notify users of infections.

Personal wireless access points and routers are not allowed in residence halls, as wireless coverage is provided. ITS reserves the right to disable any personal networking equipment that interferes with campus networks.