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All current video-game consoles:
- XBox and XBox 360
- Playstation 2 and 3
- Wii
should be connected to the SU network via a wired connection.
These devices should/will register automatically when connected to
the wired network and do not need to be registered manually by ITS.
Special Note for Wii
| As the Wii only supports wireless out of the box - and online gaming on the SU network is only accessible
through the wired network, students will need to purchase a Wii LAN adapter before they
can get onto the network. The Wii Net Connect is currently available for purchase at the SU Bookstore ($21.99). |
Other non-Web enabled devices such as:
- VOIP devices
- TiVo
- Slingbox
- AppleTV
should also be connected to the SU network via a wired connection.
In some instances, these devices are not automatically registered and require
the use of a wired router to establish the connection to the network.
When connecting the device to the router, you must also connect your personal
computer to the router at the same time in order register and establish the
connection through the router.
See information about personal network routers below.
Special Note for TIVO
Certain models of the TIVO series2 DVR do not have a wired ethernet connection and require the purchase of a wired USB adapter.
This adapter is available for purchase at the TIVO website.
Personal Network Routers
To better accommodate the varied devices students connect to the wired (Ethernet) network in
residence halls (i.e. personal computers, gaming consoles, voice-over-Internet devices, and TiVo),
ITS has approved the use of personal network routers in student rooms (sometimes called "broadband
routers or "cable/DSL routers"). Routers must not have wireless capability (i.e. Apple Airports are
not allowed) because wireless devices disrupt the SU network (wired and wireless). Further information
is available on the router Web page.
ITS does not support the setup or use of game consoles. Students who have problems or questions
regarding the use of game consoles must seek help from the appropriate vendors.
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