Connecting a Smart device in halls

To connect wireless smart devices to the Wi-Fi in your hall bedroom, please use the ‘Hallnet Wi-Fi’ network. This is the alternative wireless network for devices that are not compatible with eduroam.

Hallnet Wi-Fi

IMPORTANT: To use a Smart device, your mobile phone will also need to be on the same network, i.e. Hallnet Wi-Fi, not eduroam.

  1. Follow the manufacturer’s guidance for the initial set-up of your Smart device i.e., connect to the mains, download the app, etc.
  2. Next, follow the instructions to set up your mobile phone on the hallnet wi-fi network (see iPhone/iPad and Android guide below)
  3. Once connected to hallnet wi-fi, repeat the instructions to connect your Smart device to the same network (see below).

Instructions to connect your iOS device to the Hallnet Wi-Fi network

1. Open Settings, select General, and then About.

2. Scroll down to Wi-Fi Address - this is your device's MAC address and is presented in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

3. Click to ‘copy’ or alternatively make a note of the address. 

4. Next, Go to the Onboarding site (button link below).

5. Select option No 2. Other Devices and log in with your University username and password.

6. At the MAC Registration page, paste or manually add your MAC address and add device Description e.g. ‘ iPhone 14’ and select Register.

7. Make a note of the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) information. This is the password you will need to connect to the ‘hallnet wifi’ network.

8. Return to the home screen and open Settings and Wi-Fi settings

9. Locate and select the 'hallnet wifi' network, and use the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) as the password for this connection.

10. Next, select the information logo next to the ‘hallnet wifi’

11. Turn off Private Wi-Fi Address. This will disable the randomised Mac address function.

Onboarding Registration

Instructions to connect your Android device to the Hallnet Wi-Fi network

1. Open Settings menu, scroll down and select About phone.

2. Select Status (or Hardware information).

3. Scroll down to Wi-Fi MAC Address - this is your device's MAC address and is presented in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

4. Click to ‘copy’ or alternatively make a note of the address. 

5. Next, go to the Onboarding site (button link below).

6. Select option No 2. Other Devices and log in with your University username and password.

7. At the MAC Registration page, paste or manually add your MAC address and add device Description and select Register.

8. Make a note of the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) information. This is the password you will need to connect to the ‘hallnet wifi’ network.

9. Return to the home screen and open Settings and Wi-Fi settings

10. Locate and select the 'hallnet wifi' network, and use the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) as the password for this connection.

11. Next, Click the gear icon associated with ‘hallnet wifi’

12. Select Advanced and then Privacy.

13. Click, Use Device MAC. This will disable the randomised Mac address function.

Onboarding Registration

Instructions to connect your Smart device to the Hallnet Wi-Fi network

1. Locate the MAC address of your smart device. This is normally found under Settings (refer to device instructions).

2. Click to ‘copy’ or alternatively make a note of the address.

3. Next, Go to the Onboarding site (button link below).

4. Select option No 2. Other Devices and log in with your University username and password.

5. At the MAC Registration page, paste or manually add your MAC address and add device Description e.g.‘ Amazon Dot’ and select Register.

6. Make a note of the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) information. This is the password you will need to connect to the ‘hallnet wifi’ network.

7. Return to Settings and Wi-Fi settings

8. Locate and select the 'hallnet wifi' network, and use the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) as the password for this connection.

9. Once connected, use your mobile phone to operate your smart device.

Onboarding Registration