ResNet - Configuring Nintendo Switch

Overview

Here are the instructions on how to connect your Nintendo switch to the TAMU Network

Instructions

Possible Solution One: 

• In order to connect a Nintendo Switch you would need to have an adapter with an ASIX AX88772 Chipset, This is the same as the official adapters endorsed by Nintendo. Here is an example one from amazon
• The adapters wired MAC Address will then need to be registered at resnet.tamu.edu. 
  • The Adapters wired Mac Address can be found by going to
    • System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings > Wired Connection. While the adapter is plugged into the Switch. It should be listed at the bottom of the page.
• With the Switch and Adapter connected to the port via Ethernet Cable, turn it off completely for 30 + seconds.
• Turn the Switch back on. 
  • If the Switch still doesn't connect then unplug the ethernet cable from the adapter, Turn off the switch completely.
  • Once it is off plug the ethernet cable back into the adapter and make sure the adapter is inserted into the switch, then wait about a minute to turn back on the switch and it should now be connected.

Possible Solution Two: 

• Using a Router along with the Adapter mentioned previously in this sequence.
  • Wall Port > Ethernet > Router (With Wireless off) > Ethernet > USB Adapter > Nintendo Switch.
• Register the Routers, Adapter and the Switch MAC address to the ResNet website
• With everything connected to each other turn off the Router for 30 + seconds.
• Turn the Router back on. 

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