How can I connect my gaming console in my university accommodation?

If you live on campus in university accommodation, you can set up your gaming console, streaming devices and smart devices by connecting them to the university RESNET_WIFI network.

Please check our list of devices (PDF) to check that your gaming, streaming and smart devices/s can be connected to the University of Surrey’s wireless network.

To connect your device/s wirelessly to RESNET_WIFI, you will need to carry out each step below for every device you are connecting:

• Step 1: locate their MAC address so that you can

• Step 2: register each device at managemydevices to

• Step 3: obtain a password to connect to RESNET_WIFI

Separate instructions for individual devices such as Amazon smart speakers, Firesticks, Playstation and Nintendo Switch amongst others are available on our Connecting to the internet page (in the” Connecting to RES_NET” section).