Get Connected

• Wi-Fi
  1. Enable Wi-Fi on your device. Windows: Click on the Wireless Bars on your task bar. This will bring up the wireless network selection box. Mac OS: Go to System Preferences, click on Network, then select Wi-Fi. iOS/Android: Go to Settings and navigate to the Wi-Fi option.
  2. Choose "UCR-Secure". You may need to scroll through a long list of networks to find it. 
  3. Log in via the pop-up window. Enter your UCR NetID and Password and click Continue. You should now have access to the network. You may be prompted to accept the new UCR wireless certificate. Android: Enter the following information: EAP: PEAP. EAP Phase 2: Automatic CA Certificate: Do not check.

  Disclaimer: Devices that are unable to support 802.1x Authentication and Enterprise networks will be unable to be used on UCR-Secure. Common devices that are unable to support such authentication are Smart TVs, Google Home, and Amazon Echo.

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• Ethernet
  1. Connect ethernet cable. Turn your computer off. Connect your Ethernet cable to your computer. If you need a cable, the RSO can provide one for a small fee.
  2. Turn on your computer and open your web browser. If your browser doesn’t automatically display our registration page, then go to Get Online.
  3. Register your computer. Follow the instructions on the registration page, enter your UCR NetID and Password and click Continue. If successful.
  4. Reboot your computer. If you are connecting a gaming console, follow the additional steps on the pdf on the registration page.
• Ethernet Not Working?

  If you have difficulty connecting via Ethernet, we can assist you, but we will need you to provide us with your MAC address. The MAC address (aka “physical address”) is a unique ID for your device consisting of 6 pairs of numbers and/or letters. A typical MAC address might be: 00-05-9A-3C-14-29. To determine your MAC address, attach your Ethernet cable and follow these steps:

  Windows

  1. Go to the Start menu, enter cmd and hit Return.
  2. A black box appears. Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter.
  3. Information will come up. You are looking for Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection.
  4. In this section, look for Physical Address (six two-digit alphanumeric characters).

  Mac

  1. Go to the Apple menu and select About This Mac.
  2. Click on System Report in the main window.
  3. In the left-hand column, scroll down and click on Network.
  4. Click on Locations, and scroll down to Ethernet. The “Hardware (MAC) Address” should be the third item listed.

  Need Help?

  Priority will be given to residents with computer issues, over gaming devices and other entertainment gear.

Find a Computer Lab

Res Tech has seven computer labs serving the Residence Halls and Campus Apartments. The labs are open 24/7* for the residents of those facilities. Each lab features a printer and computers running Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 2016.

Cost To Print
(1) Single Page = 3 cents
(1) Double Sided = 4 cents

*Please note: Some labs may be closed during holiday breaks.