How to Connect PlayStation5 to Wi-Fi

Find the MAC Address

To get started, you will need the MAC address of the device.

  1. Navigate to Settings.
    PS5 Navigate to Settings
  2. In the Settings options, select Network.
    PS5 Settings
  3. In Network options, select View Connection Status. The MAC address will be listed in View Connection Status.
    PS5 MAC Addresses
  4. Once you have the MAC address, register the device in MyDevices.

Register the Device 

  1. As of August 15, 2024, if you are a residence hall resident, visit reshalldevices.shsu.edu. All others visit mydevices.shsu.edu.
  2. Sign in with your SHSU username and password if prompted.
  3. Scroll through the Acceptable Use policy and select I Agree.
    AUP Agree
  4. On the Residence Hall Devices or My Devices screen, select Add.
    Select Add
  5. On the Add Device screen, fill in the fields and select Submit.
    Device Info Submit
  6. Your device is now added to Residence Hall Devices or MyDevices.
    Device Listing
  7. Connect the device to the network.

Connect Device to the Network

  1. Navigate to Settings.
    PS5 Navigate to Settings
  2. In the Settings options, select Network.
    PS5 Settings
  3. In Network settings, select Settings, then select Set up Internet Connection.
    PS5 Set Up Internet Connection
  4. On the list of connections, select samnet-guest.
    PS5 Select SamNet Guest
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