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.