How to register gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other consumer electronics on Bowdoin's BOWDOIN-PSK wireless network, and troubleshoot connection issues.
Instructions for registering PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and other gaming consoles on Bowdoin's BOWDOIN-PSK wireless network. Covers how to find a console's Wi-Fi MAC address, complete registration at the portal, and connect using the device-specific password.
Instructions for registering streaming sticks, smart TVs, smart speakers, and other non-gaming consumer devices on Bowdoin's BOWDOIN-PSK wireless network. Covers how to find a device's Wi-Fi MAC address, complete registration at the portal, and connect using the device-specific password.
Troubleshooting steps for gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices, and other consumer electronics that will not connect to Bowdoin's BOWDOIN-PSK wireless network. Covers double registration conflicts, wrong or expired passwords, unsupported devices, and MAC address randomization.
Explains why Google Home, Google Nest, and other Google smart speakers cannot be set up on Bowdoin's campus wireless network due to WPA2-Enterprise security requirements and network segmentation. Applies to all students and staff.
Explains why smart lights, smart bulbs, smart switches, and similar consumer smart home devices cannot be set up or used on Bowdoin's campus network due to WPA2-Enterprise security and network segmentation. Applies to students in dorm rooms and employees in offices.