On a laptop or desktop computer, connect to the eduroam network. Use a web browser
such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to navigate to https://housingwifi.usm.edu.
Sign on to the Housing Wi-Fi portal with your W+ID#@usm.edu and CampusID password.
Step 2:
Please read the acceptable use policy while scrolling within the window until the
Accept button is active.
Step 3:
On the Manage Devices screen, you can Add, Edit, or Delete your devices for the Housing
Wi-Fi network. Select the Add button to start the process.
Step 4:
On the Add Device screen, enter a Device name, Device ID/MAC Address, and a Device
Description. Select the Submit button once the information is entered. If you need help locating your device MAC
Address, select the link, How do I find the MAC address of my specific device?
Step 5:
Connect to the Housing Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi settings of your device. Please refer to the device manufacturer instructions
on how to connect to a Wi-Fi Network. iTech does NOT provide support to troubleshoot these devices.
NOTES:
It could take up to 5 minutes for your device to become active in the system.
If after 5 minutes you are still having issues connecting, please verify the MAC address
of the device in the portal. You can delete the device and re-enter the correct information
using the process in steps 3 and 4.
You can only activate up to three device ID/MAC addresses in the Housing Wi-Fi portal.
Your device information is purged from the Housing Wi-Fi portal after each semester.
You will have to complete the process again once the semester is active.
If you need help with your login information, please contact the iTech Help Desk at
601.266.HELP (4357) between Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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