Overview
This article is for students in campus residence halls including Stadium Heights, Crawford, McElroy, Preska, and Julia Sears. It gives step-by-step instructions to connect to and get support for MyResNet, the residence hall network. Note that this network is managed by a service provider called Boldyn Networks.
Environment
Personal Devices: Equipment owned and maintained by individual users.
How-To
Connect to the Wireless Network (Wi-Fi)
- On your device, connect to Wi-Fi network "MyResNet Start Here"
- Navigate to the ResNet login portal and sign in.
- Students sign-in: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
- Staff sign-in: StarID@minnstate.edu
- Once signed in, create your ResNet account. Then, set your Wi-Fi password.
- Select "Go to My WiFi password".
- Change the WiFi password to something you will remember.
- Note for devices using a wired connection (Ethernet): your device's MAC address must be added manually to your device list in the portal. For help finding your MAC address, click "Support" in the portal and review the "MAC Addresses" section.
- Connect to network.
- Use your WiFi password to sign in to MyResNet 5G or 2G.
- MyResNet-5G: Faster and more stable.
- MyResNet-2G: For devices that are not able to use MyResNet-5G.
- Forget the network "MyResNet Start Here"
Connect to the Wired Network
To connect to the wired network in your room, you will need a compatible ethernet cable and a device with an ethernet port. Some devices without ethernet ports support ethernet adapters, in which case a supported adapter would also be needed. To connect to the wired network, plug your ethernet cable into the wired jack in your room.
Outcome
The user's device will be connected to the MyResNet network in the residence halls.
Still Need Help?
Get 24/7 Support Provided by Boldyn
The MyResNet network is managed by an off-campus service provider called Boldyn Networks. All issues with Wi-Fi and networking in the student residence halls should be directed to their 24/7 support line.