How to Connect Firestick

Summary

This article explains how to connect Firestick to the wi-fi.

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Find the MAC Address

To use the Firestick, you will need the MAC address.

  1. From the Home screen, press Menu.
  2. Select Settings. You should see the Wi-Fi MAC Address located in the Device Info section.
  3. 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 added to Residence Hall Devices or My Devices.
    Device Listing
  7. Connect the device to the network.

Connect the Device to the Network

  1. From the Home screen, use your Fire TV remote to select Settings.
  2. Select Network. Your device will automatically detect nearby networks. 
  3. Select samnet-guest.

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Article ID: 20131
Created
Mon 2/24/25 4:16 PM
Modified
Tue 10/21/25 10:22 AM

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