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Authenticating your Game System to the Network

Computers authenticate to our network using a web browser and entering user credentials. Many game systems do not have web browsers or otherwise cannot "authenticate themselves." To manually authenticate your game system, please go to https://hera.cc.oberlin.edu/nos/games/signup.html.

You will need to enter your ObieID and you'll need the Ethernet (MAC) address of your system. Please make sure you enter the MAC address of the proper interface, usually the wireless one, but it's best to double-check.

Finding the Hardware Address (MAC Address) of Your Game System:

Please be aware that you can only have ONE machine accessing the Oberlin College Network through the port in your room at any time. You are not allowed to extend the network in any way, including the use of routers or wireless access points. If you are found to be running any of these devices, your network connection will be disabled.

Microsoft XBox

1. Turn on your XBox console with no game disc in the disc tray.
2. From the XBox Dashboard , choose XBox Live. You should receive the following message: "Could not connect to XBox Live. Do you want to troubleshoot your network connection?".
3. From the Connect Status screen, select Settings .
4. The 12-digit number at the bottom-right corner of the Network Settings screens is the MAC address of your XBox console. Copy down this address. Do not make any changes to the MAC address.

XBox 360 owners please note: XBOX 360 performs a network test when attempting to connect to it's "Live" service to determine if the network is healthy enough to run the service. Oberlin's network is well equipped allow this service to perform at it's capacity, however some users are getting an "MTU error". Upon further research it appears that this is common on some campus networks such as ours. In the network settings of your XBOX 360 you will need to make some modifications. You will need to find the MTU setting and change it from "auto" to something over 1364. In most documentation 1500 is recommended. Please be aware that your XBOX and all other network devices must be registered on our network before it may be used. If you continue to have difficulties following this change please contact the Helpdesk at 58197.

Sony PS2

1. Load the Start-up CD in your PS2.
2. Make sure you have the network cable disconnected.
3. Walk through the Start-Up CD until it starts testing your connection. Since the network cable is disconnected, the test will fail.
4. You can now press the select button which will display the MAC.
5. The 12-digit number is the MAC address of your PS2, write it down so that you can use it later.

Sony PS3

1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive.
2. Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."
3. Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."
4. When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."
5. The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address."

Nintendo Wii

From the main menu select the "Wii" button in the lower left hand corner:

Choose "Wii Settings":

In the settings menu, hit the arrow to the right once and choose "Internet":

Select "Console Information":

This is your MAC address. Please write it down and email it to CIT@oberlin.edu with a request to register your Wii MAC Address.

You will receive a confirmation E-mail once your information has been entered into our system.

If you still have questions concerning getting your game system online, please feel free to E-mail us cit@oberlin.eduor call us at 58197.