Follow these instructions to connect WiFi-enabled devices that do not support WPA2 Enterprise type networks to residential WiFi by registering its MAC address* using DEVICENET. These devices include:
Smart TVs
Amazon Echo
Google Home
Roku
game consoles
Devices that you should connect to ARTNET1 using your student username and password include:
laptop and desktop computers
smart phones
tablets
Guests should connect their devices using GUESTNET1.
*What is a MAC address?
This is an identifying code specific to any device that distinguishes it from others and allows it to connect to the Internet. You will need to find your device’s MAC address to connect it to DEVICENET, and each type of device records the address in a different place. Use this guide to obtain the MAC address for different device types.
If you encounter any issues going through these steps, contact the IT Help Desk by emailing helpdesk@ccad.edu or calling 614.222.6174.
Instructions to connect
1. You’ll first need to register the device you want to connect using your smartphone or computer. Make sure your phone or computer is connected to ARTNET1 using your CCAD username and password and go to https://cp-pma1.ccad.edu/guest
2. Log into this page using your student username and password
3. Click Create Device
4. Give the device a Name and enter its MAC Address, then click Create Device
Note: either colons ‘:’ or hyphens ‘-‘ will work in the address
5. If you see this screen, the device was registered correctly.
6. Go back to the device you are trying to connect, go to the WiFi settings and connect it to the DEVICENET network using the password ccad2019