Is My Device Compatbile?
This guide provides information about the compatibility of popular electronic devices and requirements needed to connect to the wired and wireless networks in the residence halls.
Due to the vast amount of devices available on the market today, we are unable to validate each and every device.
If you do not see your device in the tables below, you should still be able to connect as long as your device meets our minimum specifications and general supportability guidelines.
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| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Desktop or Laptop | Supported (eduroam) | Supported | Windows 8.1 or later recommended |
| Mac Desktop or Laptop | Supported (eduroam) | Supported | macOS X 10.15 (Catalina) or later recommended |
| Chromebook or Chromebox | Supported (eduroam) | Supported | |
| Linux Desktop or Laptop | Supported (eduroam) | Supported | |
| Network Printers | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | Connect your printer to wireless |
| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android-based Phones | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | |
| Apple iPhone | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | iPhone 1G, 3G and 3GS are not recommended |
| Blackberry | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | Blackberries with 802.11b/g-only are not recommended |
| Windows Phone | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | |
| Nokia (Symbian OS) | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported |
| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android-based Tablets | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | |
| Apple iPad | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | |
| Kindle Fire | Supported (eduroam) | Not Supported | |
| Amazon Kindle | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | 3rd gen (Kindle Keyboard) or later required |
| Barnes & Noble Nook | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | 2nd gen (Nook Simple Touch) or later recommended |
| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Wired connection requires dock and compatible USB LAN adapter |
| Nintendo Wii | Not Supported | Supported | Requires compatible USB LAN adapter |
| Nintendo Wii U | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Wired connection requires compatible USB LAN adapter |
| Nintendo 3DS | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Nintendo 2DS | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Nintendo DS | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Nintendo DSi | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Playstation 2 (PS2) | Not Supported | Supported | Original models require PlayStation 2 Network Adapter |
| Playstation 3 (PS3) | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | |
| Playstation 4 (PS4) | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | |
| Playstation 5 (PS5) | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | |
| Playstation Portable (PSP) | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| PlayStation Vita | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Xbox 360 (Original) | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Wireless connection requires Microsoft Wireless N Adapter for Xbox 360 |
| Xbox 360 S and 360 E | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Microsoft Wireless N Adapter for Xbox 360 highly recommended for wireless connection |
| Xbox One | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | SmartGlass and Xbox apps are not supported |
| Xbox Series X/S | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported |
| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | |
| Roku Players | Not Supported | Supported | Models with Ethernet ports ONLY |
| Roku TVs | Not Supported | Supported | 4K models ONLY. HD models do not have an Ethernet port. |
| Amazon Fire TV | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | |
| Vizio SmartCast | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Wired connection is highly recommended. Screen casting and remote control are not supported. |
| Slingbox | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Smart TVs | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Supported | Supported as long as hardware meets minimum specifications. A wired connection is highly recommended. |
| Chromecast w/ Google TV | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | Screen casting not supported |
| Device | Wireless Connection | Wired Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Fitbit | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | Connect your Fitbit to Wi-Fi |
| Amazon Echo | Supported (Registered4OSU) | Not Supported | |
| Apple HomePod | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Smart Bulbs | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Smart Plugs | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Sonos Speakers | Not Supported | Not Supported | |
| Network Attached Storage (NAS) | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Minimum Specifications
Technical specifications are typically listed on the product packaging, in the device user manual or on the product website.
If you are unsure if your device supports these requirements, please contact your device manufacturer.
To connect to our wireless network, your device must support:
- WPA2 (Enterprise or Personal)
- 802.11ac (5 Ghz) or 802.11n (5 Ghz and 2.4 Ghz)
- PEAP/MSCHAPv2 (username+password)
- DHCP configuration
- 802.1X authentication
- Visible MAC address in settings or on external label
To connect to our wired network, your device must support:
- 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet) or 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) with Autonegotiation enabled
- DHCP configuration
- 802.1X authentication
- Visible MAC address in settings or on external label
General Supportability Guidelines
Technology that requires peer-to-peer communications within the same local network OR inbound communications initiated from outside the ResNet network will not work and are thus not supported.
Examples include NAS, screen/audio casting, LAN party games, smart bulbs, smart speakers, web servers, etc.
Our network is constantly evolving. If you device is no longer supported by the manufacturer (end-of-life), then we cannot guarantee compatibility with our network.
At this time, we are also unable to support custom or developmental (e.g. beta) firmware and operating systems.
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