Objective
After completing these steps you will have registered your device and connected it to MSU's network.
Environment
All devices, both wired and wireless
Before You Begin
You must have a valid and active MSU NetID to register a device for MSU's network. MSU provides guest wireless access that does not require this. See
this article (link) for instructions to connect to the guest wireless network on campus.
Devices using private MAC addresses must be registered while connected to MSU's network, as they randomize the MAC address for each network. For the most reliable connection, disable this feature for MSUNet. For information how to disable this feature for your device please see these instructions on MSU's DHCP Site.
Some MSUNet users, usually on an Apple MacOS or iOS device, will unintentionally register using a Randomized MAC and then encounter connection issues. To check for this, log in to DHCP.msu.edu and look at the second character in the device's registered MAC address, if it is a 2, 6, A, or E it is a randomized address.
Steps
- Launch an internet browser and navigate to: https://getonline.msu.edu.
- When the login screen appears enter your MSU NetID and password and click SIGN IN.
Be sure you use all lowercase when typing your NetID. Your password remains case sensitive.
- Fill out the form under Step 1: Register an Additional Device. Each item has a small (?) icon next to it. Hovering over that icon will show a tip about what each is for:
- Full Name: Name of the primary user of the device
- Ethernet/Wi-Fi MAC Address: 12-character string consisting of A-F, 0-9 only
If you are unsure how to find your MAC address, see
this article (link) for instructions.
- Location of device: The location where you typically will use your device
- Description of device: A description for your device
- Select Register Now.
- Wait several minutes after registration and then restart your computer.
Additional Info
Devices without web browsers or unable to connect to the DHCP Registration service
Some devices like Smart TVs and gaming platforms like Xbox and Playstation cannot connect directly to getonline.msu.edu prior to being registered. Others, like wireless printers, do not have any kind of built-in web browser. You will need to first register a device that can connect successfully, then follow the same steps above as before on the registered device, but enter the information for the device that could not connect.
WiFi / Wireless Printers
These devices usually have additional setup required after getting a valid network connection. Consult your printer documentation or online support information for more.