How to connect your gaming or smart device to the BPU Wildcat wireless network

If anything is unclear or confusing in this article, please contact the A&IT Helpdesk via email at techsupport@baypath.edu or via phone at (413)565-1487.

These instructions do not apply to mobile devices such as laptops, iPhones, iPads, or Android Phones and Tablets. You should login to the Bay Path University secure wireless network with these devices. You can find the instructions for connecting to the Bay Path University network for your device here: https://kb.baypath.edu/tech-support/wireless-networking

Registering your Device

In order for these devices to work wirelessly, they must be on the BPU Wildcat network. In order to connect to the BPU Wildcat wireless network you will need your game console or entertainment device’s MAC address. Instructions for finding the MAC address for many devices is listed at the bottom of the page.

Using your computer or mobile device, make sure you are connected to the Bay Path University network.
Using a web browser (Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge), navigate to the Clearpass Guest Login page: https://nac.baypath.edu/guest/
Log in with your Bay Path Username (not your entire e-mail address) and password.
Select Create Device from the menu on the left
Enter the following information
1. Device Name (What kind of device are you registering?)
2. MAC Address (See Finding your Device’s MAC Address below)
3. Enable AirGroup (Only if you plan to Share this device with other users, otherwise Skip)
4. If Yes, enter the user(s) Bay Path username and select from the list (Multiple users can be added)
Click Create Device
Your device will now be able to connect to the BPU Wildcat wireless network

Viewing a Registered Device

In the left column, Click Manage Devices
Select the Device, Click Print
You can see all of your registered devices

Editing a Registered Device

In the left column, Click Manage Devices
Select the Device, Click Edit
You can modify the MAC Address, Device Name, Enable/Disable AirGroup for Sharing and Add/Remove Shared Users under AirGroup
Click Update Device to Save Changes

Deleting a Registered Device

In the left column, Click Manage Devices
Select the Device, Click Remove
Select Delete account
Click Make Changes to Save Changes

Finding your Device’s MAC Address

If your device has multiple MAC Addreses listed, make sure that you are using the Wi-Fi or WLAN MAC Address. If you aren’t sure which MAC Address to use, please reach out to us.

Please refer to the table below for how to find your device’s MAC address. A MAC Address is a set of six 2-digit pairs separated by colons (Ex: 00:0D:0A:1H:3G:5C)

Device Type

How to Find the MAC Address on Your Device

Amazon Echo

Plug in your device to power it on
In the Alexa app, Open the left navigation panel
Select Settings
Select your device, then Select Update Wi-Fi. If you're adding a new device to your account, Select Set up a new device instead.
On your Echo device, press and hold the Action button until the light ring changes to Orange. Your mobile device will then connect to your Echo device. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear in the app.
Select BPU Wildcat
If you don't see Carpe Diem, Scroll down on the app screen until you see the MAC Address

Amazon Fire TV/Stick

From the Main Menu, Select Settings
Select Device or System (depending on software version)
Go to About
Go to Network
Look for the MAC Address (Wi-Fi)

Apple TV

From the Main Menu, Select Settings
Select About
Look for the MAC address next to Wireless ID or Ethernet ID (depending on your connection type)
Alternatively, you may find the MAC address printed on the UPC label on the Apple TV box

Google ChromeCast

Plug the device into your TV
In the Chromecast app, Click Settings
Find the MAC Address at the bottom of the window

Google Home

Plug in the device to power it on
From the Google Home app, Select Devices
Select Settings
Scroll down to display the MAC Address

Nintendo 2DS/3DS/XL

From the Home Menu, Select the System Settings icon
Tap Internet Settings
Tap Other Information
Tap Confirm MAC Address
The MAC Address will be displayed

Nintendo Wii

Note * Online services have been discontinued but Netflix etc should still work

Start your Wii without a disc
Click the Wii button at the bottom of the start screen
Click Wii Settings
Right Arrow over to the Next Page of Settings
Click Internet
Select Console Information
The MAC Address will be displayed

Nintendo Wii U

From the Home Menu, Select System Settings
Select the Internet settings button
Select the View MAC Address
The MAC Address will be displayed

Nintendo Switch

From the Home Menu, Select System Settings
Select Internet, Select Internet Settings
The MAC Address will be listed under System MAC Address

Roku

You can find the MAC Address on the bottom or back of your Roku
Alternatively, From the Home Screen, Select Settings
Select About
The MAC Address will display on your screen

Smart TV

There are so many different types of Smart TV's so it is difficult to list specific instructions. Please try the following:

In the TV Menu Settings, look for Network Settings
You may see the MAC Address for Wifi connection or you might need to select Wifi or Wireless
The MAC or Wifi Address should be displayed

Sony Playstation 4

Start your PS4 with no disc inserted
From the Main Menu, Select Settings
Select Network
Select View Connection Status
The MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed

Sony Playstation 5

Start up your PlayStation 5 without a disk in the drive.
From the Main Menu, Select Settings
Select System.
Under System Software, select Console Information.
You will see the MAC addresses for LAN cable (Ethernet) and Wi-Fi. You will want to use the Wi-Fi MAC Address.

Xbox One

From My Xbox, Select Settings
Select Network
Select Advanced Settings
The Wireless MAC Address will be displayed on the right side of the screen