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Register Personal Computers, Phones and Tablets
WiFi
Students can join “Stanford” or “Eduroam” WiFi while in most campus buildings from your iOS or Android device or Mac or Windows computer, then do the following:
- Stanford: Follow the prompts in your browser to register your device
- eduroam: Login with SUNet or get Cardinal Key (Linux users must use eduroam)
Ethernet
- Using an ethernet cable, plug your computer into a LAN Switch port in your residence and follow the prompts in your browser. (If your computer needs an ethernet adapter, you’ll first need to register your computer via Stanford WiFi as described above, then register your ethernet adapter at the Residential Network Tool.)
Register personal browserless devices
Students living on campus can register gaming consoles and other browser-less devices on the Stanford network by visiting the Residential Network Tool on their computer or phone.
Please note that residents of Schwab and Jack McDonald Hall should use the Device Registration Form for Schwab and Jack McDonald Hall Residents to register their personal devices.
If you need help registering, please submit a request at Student Technical Support or call 650-723-9204.
Visitors
If you are a visitor and need temporary wireless guest access, visit the Wireless Access for Stanford Visitors page.