Current residents who would like to connect their devices to wired Ethernet at residence halls, South Campus Commons, and Courtyards should follow these steps.

Register a device

1. Log in to mydevices.umd.edu/guest.
   
   • To access the site, you must be on campus or connected to the campus VPN.
2. Click Device  Managed Device.
   
   • You will see any devices you currently have registered.
3. Click Create.
   
4. Enter your device's wired MAC address.
   
   • If you are using an adaptor or built-in Ethernet port, see the Find MAC Address on Windows and Apple Computers article.
   • Ethernet adaptors often include the MAC address on the adaptor. It can typically be found in the device's product packaging as well.
   • A MAC address will look like this example: 12:3a:45:6b:78:9c.
5. Enter a Device Name.
6. Click the Term of Use checkbox.
7. Click .
   
   • Ignore the Wi-Fi password displayed on the registration page.
8. Connect your device to the wall jack and it will connect to the internet automatically.
   
   • Restarting your computer is recommended.
   • NOTE: For Courtyards residents, connect your device to any of the wall jacks: Eth1,2, 3 in your room. None of these ports are phone jacks as this option is not available in the dorm rooms.