How to Register your device for SCSU Gadgets and Locate your Mac Address

Summary

Locating the MAC Address of your device
Setting up Gadgets registration

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Introduction

To register WIRELESS (Wi-Fi) connected devices, you can do this at the WIRELESS Registration Page.

For WIRED (Ethernet) connected devices, you DO NOT HAVE TO register. Plug it in and go.

In order to connect your media device to the network, your media device will need to be registered on the 'scsugadgets' network with what is known as your MAC Address.

This network is intended for devices that do not meet the requirements to connect to the HuskyNetSecure network, which you should use if at all possible.

For the best network stability, including streaming and gaming performance, and to maximize the availability of the wireless network, we highly recommend that you use an Ethernet cable and connect your media device to the wired network. Of course, this is not possible on all gaming consoles, especially handhelds, in which your only choice will be wireless.

The registration process can take up to 24 hours after the form is submitted. Once processed, you can then connect to the scsugadgets network using the password drclaw83.

Instructions

To find the Network Settings (including the MAC address) of your device, select it from the list below. Our links are mostly to the manufacturer’s official support pages. If they are outdated or unclear, search Google for "find [device name] MAC address". Please expand under the section to read the content below.

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 Support Search

  1. Go to My Xbox in the Xbox Dashboard and select Settings, then System Settings.
  2. Go to Network Settings.
  3. Select the wireless network name.
  4. Click Configure Network.
  5. Select Advanced Settings, then Alternate MAC Address.
  6. At the bottom of the screen you'll see Wireless MAC.
Xbox One

Xbox One Support Search

  1. Go to Settings from the Xbox Dashboard.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Select Advanced Settings.
  4. The wireless MAC address appears at the bottom of the screen.
PlayStation 3 (PS3)

Official PS3 Support

  1. Select Settings on the PS3 Home Menu.
  2. Select System Settings.
  3. Select System Information.
  4. Your MAC address is displayed on this screen.
PlayStation 4 (PS4)

Official PS4 Support

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select System Information.
  4. Your wireless MAC address will be displayed.
PlayStation 5 (PS5)
  1. Power on the PS5.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Network.
  4. Select View Connection Status.
  5. Locate MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
Nintendo Wii

Official Wii Support

See the Nintendo support article for detailed instructions.

Nintendo Wii U

Official Wii U Support

See the Nintendo support article for detailed instructions.

Nintendo 3DS

Official Nintendo 3DS Support

See the Nintendo support article for detailed instructions.

Nintendo Switch

Official Nintendo Switch Support

See the Nintendo support article for detailed instructions.

Apple TV

Apple TV MAC Address Instructions

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Your MAC address appears beside Wi-Fi Address.
Roku

Official Roku Support

  1. Check the label on the back of the Roku device for MAC addresses.
  2. Or go to Settings → Player Info.
  3. Both Ethernet and Wireless MAC addresses will be displayed.
Chromecast

Chromecast Instructions

Smart TV

Smart TV MAC Address Search

  1. Look in the TV’s Settings menu.
  2. Check the Network or About section.
  3. If necessary, consult the manufacturer's documentation.
Blu-Ray Player

Blu-Ray Player MAC Address Search

  1. Open the device's Settings menu.
  2. Check the Network or About section.
  3. If necessary, consult the manufacturer's documentation.

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Article ID: 117627
Created
Mon 10/5/20 3:29 PM
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Thu 8/27/26 3:37 PM

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