Device Registration

Before using the University Wi-Fi, personal devices must be registered. Once registered, devices will be authorized to connect to either:

• CU Registered Open
• CU Registered (an encrypted network with a unique, per-device password)

Devices registered using a CU account stay active for 9 months from their last use – after that, you'll need to register again.

Getting Connected

Some devices use a random MAC address by default – you'll want to turn that off before registering! Here's how.

Check out the locating your device's MAC address page for step-by-step instructions on connecting and registering common devices.

Devices with a web browser

Computers, phones, and tablets

• Connect to CU Registered Open.
  

• Register your device — your MAC address will automatically be detected.

  • If you don't automatically get prompted to register:
    • On Apple iOS Devices: Make sure auto-login is enabled in CU Registered Open settings.
    • Try forgetting the CU Registered Open network and setting it up again.
    • Open a web browser and visit any website to manually initiate the registration process.
  • Select which type of account you will be using to sign in
    • If you have a CU or PASSHE account, you can register your device using it.
    • Otherwise, you will need to request a guest account. Guest accounts are limited to fewer devices and a shorter duration of network access.
  • Select Register this device
  • Log in using your CU, PASSHE, or guest account
  • Provide a device nickname that helps you know which device this is later
  • Optional: Specify your own Wi-Fi password for this device
  • Optional: Enter a phone number to receive a text message with your device registration information
    
  • Review and accept the terms of use
  • Click or tap Create Device
  • Your device will briefly disconnect from the Wi-Fi. When it reconnects, you will have network access.

• Optional: Connect to CU Registered using the unique password that was generated for your device.

Devices without a web browser

Gaming consoles, media players, and TVs

• Find your device’s MAC address.

• Head to our registration portal on a different device.

  • Log in using your CU, PASSHE, or guest account
  • Under Devices, click Create Device
  • Provide a device nickname that helps you know which device this is later
  • Optional: Specify your own Wi-Fi password for this device
    
  • Optional: Enter a phone number to receive a text message with your device registration information
    
  • Review and accept the terms of use
  • Click Create Device
• Connect to Wi-Fi — you’re good to go!

Managing Devices

Manage your devices at netreg.commonwealthu.edu.

View and manage your registered devices, update Wi-Fi passwords, and add or remove devices anytime. Log in with your CU, PASSHE, or guest account.

Visiting campus?

No problem — guests can easily get online by registering for temporary access.

Here’s how it works:

• Connect to CU Registered Open.
• When prompted, select I am a guest, then request guest account.
• Enter your name, email address, and mobile phone number.
  
• We’ll text you a temporary username and password.
• Follow the steps above to register your device.
• Optional: Check your email for a confirmation link, if you need guest access longer than 24 hours.