Wireless: Which Devices Should Connect to Which Wireless Network?

Ensuring your device is connected to the correct network is essential for the best possible Wi-Fi experience on campus.

The table below outlines the available residence hall Wi-Fi networks, the devices for each, and connection instructions.

Additional information can be located on the ResNet website: ResNet Website Wireless Internet Page    (resnet.bridgew.edu)
Network Devices How to Log-in For Best User Experience
BSU_Wireless

All computers: 
Desktops and Laptops  

Mobile Devices: 
Phones, Tablets, etc.

Select network:

  1. BSU_Wireless
  2. Enter BSU username and password
 Most devices are connected here! 

This secure network is your primary network on campus and is configured with the most access.
BSU_Gadgets

Streaming Devices & Smart Devices: 
Smart TV’s, Firesticks, Roku’s, Apple TV’s Etc.
 

 Select Network:
  1.  BSU_Gadgets
  2.  Password: resnet7999

BSU_Gadgets is for connecting streaming devices, and smart devices, to campus Wi-Fi.
BSU_GameConsoles

Gaming consoles:

PlayStations, Xboxes, Nintendo Switch, Handheld Games, etc. 

FYI: 

  • The BSU_GameConsoles 
    network is only available in the residence halls.
  • Streaming devices DO NOT belong on this network.
 Select Network:
  1.  BSU_GameConsoles
  2.  Password: MBkCvjbnGkhRHSTzCDyySQwY

This network includes Open NAT by default.  

This network is locked down for video game services only.  
BSU_GUEST For campus visitors without BSU credentials

This network does not need a password.

Once connected, a user must accept the terms in a browser. 

BSU_Guest is for campus visitors to access basic internet.

This network disconnects after 18 hours; guests can reconnect by re-accepting the terms.

This network is capped at a speed of 10mbps.
EDUROAM
(Education Roaming)		 This network provides full access to participating university members. Select Network:
  • Eduroam

Enter your University Credentials:
  •   Personal University Username
  •   Personal University Password 

This network allows participating university members to securely connect to our BSU Wi-Fi on-​campus using their home university credentials.

This network is also used if a BSU student visits a participating campus with your BSU credentials. 

 

 

 
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