How to Connect an Amazon Firestick to the Internet with a Wired Connection

The Firestick can be used with an ethernet cable with the use of an adapter. SHSU does not provide the adapter.

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.
   
4. On the Residence Hall Devices or My Devices screen, select Add.
   
5. On the Add Device screen, fill in the fields and select Submit.
   
6. Your device is added to Residence Hall Devices or My Devices.
   

Connect the Device to the Network

1. Connect the Firestick to a HDMI port on the TV. 
2. Plug the ethernet adapter to the micro-USB port on the Firestick.
3. Connect the ethernet cable to the ethernet adapter.
4. Plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port.