A person using a personally-owned device using UNI's data network in residence halls or apartments.
The following is a list of known devices that cannot connect to UNI's wireless. In some cases, these devices may be used in other ways. This would include printers connected with a USB cable or Bluetooth. Another case would be game consoles plugging into the wired network instead.
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Add/Remove Registrations
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Windows 8:
1. Open the wireless menu by selecting the logo in the right hand corner.
2. Select the network and right click to bring up more options. Select Forget this network.
Windows 7 & Vista:
1. Open the Start Menu and search for manage wireless networks.
Forgetting wireless networks allow your computer to reset some settings, such as usernames, passwords, or configurations that may allow you to reconnect again. Follow the instructions below to learn how to forget a wireless network in OS X.
Go to Network in the System Preferences menu.
Select AirPort and Advanced...
Open the Settings and choose the General option.
Find and select the Profile option near the bottom.
Click remove on the WiFi-UNI entry. This will delete your information about this network.
Connect to WiFi-UNI Help and run XpressConnect
Select Wi-Fi settings in the setting menu.
Select WiFi-UNI
Choose the Forget option
Connect to WiFi-UNI Help and run XpressConnect
Note: Your computer may contain a wireless network card as well as a wired network card, or contain multiple network cards. When looking for the computer's MAC address, be sure to find the MAC address associated with the network card you wish to use. If you are connecting through Wi-Fi, you must use the MAC address associated with the wireless network card, and users plugged in through ethernet cable require their wired MAC address.
How to enable your devices's wireless card
You can enable your wireless through the 3 options listed below:
1. Using the switches or buttons located on exterior of laptop
* Laptops will usually have a switch or button located on the side or front of the laptop to disable or enable wireless
2. Using Function Keys
* These are brand-specific for laptops:
o Dell: fn + f2
o Lenovo: fn + f5
o Asus: fn + f2
Why disable your wireless adapter?
1. Prevents wireless interference with other devices
2. Improves battery life when a wireless connection is not needed
How to disable your device's wireless card
You can disable your wireless through the 3 options listed below:
If you've searched through our site and still need help, there are four different ways for you to receive ResNet assistance:
