ResNet - Configuring PlayStation

Overview

Here are the instructions on how to configure a PlayStation to the ResNet network on Campus.

Playstation 4

1. Boot up the PlayStation without any disk in the drive wait for the menu to pop up.
   1. Navigate to the Settings icon.
   2. Scroll to System.
   3. Select System Information.
   4. Locate the Mac Address for LAN (Ethernet).
2. Open a web browser on a different device and go to https://resnet.tamu.edu to register your PlayStation's MAC address.
   1. Click Register your Device and follow the next prompts.
   2. Enter the MAC Address listed in your Playstation's System information.
   3. Select Register.
3. Once you have registered the PlayStation, unplug the ethernet cable from it.
4. Power down the PlayStation, wait for it to completely turn off then plug the ethernet cable back in.
5. Wait about a minute to make sure ResNet fully registers the device then turn it back on.

Playstation 5

1. Power on the PS5 without a disc in the system.
   1. In the PS5 menu, arrow up and select Settings.
   2. Scroll down to Network.
   3. Scroll down to View Connection Status.
   4. The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address (LAN).
2. Open a web browser on a different device and go to https://resnet.tamu.edu to register your PlayStation's MAC address.
   1. Click Register your Device and follow the next prompts.
   2. Enter the MAC Address listed in your Playstation's System information.
   3. Select Register.
3. Once you have registered the PlayStation, unplug the ethernet cable from it.
4. Power down the PlayStation, wait for it to completely turn off then plug the ethernet cable back in.
5. Wait about a minute to make sure ResNet fully registers the device then turn it back on.

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