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Connecting to Stanford's Wireless Network

Note: See the Wireless Network and Services site for information about wireless locations on campus.

Before you begin

To access Stanford's wireless network, you will need the following:

  • A valid SUNet ID or wireless guest account*
  • Your Mac OS X computer
  • An 802.11g, 802.11n, or 802.11ac compatible wireless adapter

*If you do not have a SUNet ID, please follow the instructions on the Access for Stanford Visitors web page.

Register your wireless system (or device)

For Faculty and Staff, and Students living off-campus

You should see the Stanford Network Self-Registration page when you first attempt to connect your computer to the Stanford Network. The instructions below walk you through the self-registration process; if for any reason they don't work for you, contact your Local Network Administrator (LNA) or submit a Help Request. See Getting additional help at the end of this page for details.

Registration instructions

  1. From within a Stanford wireless-enabled location, connect to the Stanford wireless network (for assistance, see Connecting to the Stanford Network), open a web browser and point it to any page. Instead of your target URL, the Stanford Network Self-Registration page is displayed. Click Continue to Registration.
    Introduction Page to SNSR

  2. The Stanford University Network Options page is displayed. Click Network Registration.

  3. When the login screen is displayed, log in with your SUNet ID and password.
  4. The system auto-fills your SUNet ID, email, and your computer's unique identifier. You will be asked if you live in the student residences,  the operating system of the device,  the make/model of the device, and your department.  Once complete, click Register this device to proceed.  If you need help filling in this information, click the HelpSU Request link.
    • Dept./Location: Select the department or location that most closely corresponds with where you will typically use the computer (required).
    • Room Number: Enter your room or office number. If you don't know the exact room or office number, enter a very brief description of where you will be using the computer. 

    self-registration description page
  5. You have completed the Network Registration, click Stanford Device Registration (SDR) to download the tool.

    Network Registration Complete
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  6. Open the installer package to install the software. 
  7. After approximately 20 minutes, restart your computer so it will receive its newly assigned network address.

If you are unable to self-register, or if you have questions about the process, contact your Local Network Administrator (LNA) or Student Technical Support, or submit a Help Request. See Getting additional help at the end of this page for details.

 

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