Connecting to the FAU 无线

You can now connect your wireless devices such as laptops, 智能手机, and gaming consoles to the FAU wireless network without having to login repeatedly. You'll be asked to perform a one-time device registration. After you registered your device you will no longer have to log on to the network.

Connecting Instructions


  1. Connect to the FAU wireless network from your wireless device (e.g., laptop or mobile device).
  2. The first time you open up a browser you will be redirected to the FAUNet ID Central Authentication Service.
  3. Enter your FAUNet ID and password and click 登录.

    Screenshot of FAU Single-Signon Screen

  4. Enter a name for your device (ex: Joe’s laptop). The MAC address should automatically appear in the box.
  5. Accept the Use Policy and then click 注册设备.

    Screenshot of FAU 无线 Registration Screen

  6. Authentication Successful!
    ** Very Important** Please wait a couple of minutes for settings to take effect or restart your computing device.
  7. After your device has received its new network setting you should be able to browse the 互联网 without being prompted to log in.

How to Locate Your Game Console MAC Address


In order to manually register your device into the FAU wireless network registration system, you need to know the MAC address of your device. The following are instructions on how to locate the MAC address on popular console systems.

任天堂DS
  • To obtain the MAC Address from a 任天堂DS, you must first insert a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatible game and access the WFC Setup Utility. Please note that the exact steps to access the setup utility varies by game. However, the setup utility is a standard menu, included with all WFC-compatible games.
  • After accessing the utility, tap "选项,“然后”系统信息."
  • The MAC Address and Nintendo WFC ID will be listed on the screen. Unless the game player has successfully connected with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the WFC ID will be blank.

任天堂Wii游戏机
  • To locate the MAC address of wired (and wireless cards) on a Wii, click on the Wii按钮 in the bottom left of the main channel screen.
  • 点击“Wii的设置."
  • 去“互联网在第二页.
  • 点击“控制台信息."

Playstation 3

To find the MAC address of your Sony PlayStation 3 you will need the 网络 Adaptor connected to the PS. From the PS3 main menu screen, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Settings icon (located on the far left).
  • 按“X”按钮.
  • Navigate up/down until you see the 系统设置s icon.
  • 按“X”按钮.
  • Scroll up/down until you see 系统信息.
  • 按“X”按钮.

Playstation Portable (PSP)

To find the MAC address of your PlayStation Portable (PSP) follow these steps:

  • 导航到"系统设置s".
  • 然后导航到"系统信息," which is where the MAC address is listed.

XBox 360 | If 无线 Enabled

To find the MAC address of your Xbox 360 console follow these steps:

  • Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select "网络设置."
  • 选择“编辑设置."
  • 从“附加的设置,选择"高级设置."
  • 选择“无线信息" and MAC Address will be displayed on the screen.