Certain devices cannot be connected to eduroam because because they do not support WPA2 Enterprise type networks. Follow these instructions to connect a smart device to the DeviceNet network by registering its MAC address (explained further in the instructions below).

These devices include:

Smart TVs
Amazon Echo
Google Home
Roku
game consoles

Devices that you should connect to eduroam using your student email address and password include:

laptop and desktop computers
smart phones
tablets

Guests should connect their devices using the GuestNet network.

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

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 eduroam using your CCAD email address and password and go to https://cp-pma1.ccad.edu/guest Log into this page using CCAD email and password.

Click Create

Give the device a Name and enter its MAC Address, then click Create Device
Note: either colons ‘:’ or hyphens ‘-‘ will work in the address

*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 see this screen, the device was registered correctly.

If there is a Create New Device Receipt section on the page, you created your device successfully

On the device you are connecting to DeviceNet, go to the WiFi settings and connect it to the DeviceNet network using the password opensesame