Connect my streaming device to the UIndy network

Most streaming devices can be connected to the UIndy IoT network by navigating to the MAC address via the settings menu on the device and then registering that MAC address at https://mydevices.uindy.edu. Specific instructions for finding that MAC address and registering three types of devices are provided below.

The following devices are not supported on the UIndy networks: wireless printers, personal routers, access points, and Google Chromecast. Google Chromecast devices are not recommended due to their need for multicast support which is not compatible with UIndy network configurations.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Find the Mac address for your Amazon Fire TV Stick

  1. Connect your Amazon Fire TV stick into the TV.

These instructions presume you have already set up your Amazon Fire TV Stick in another location. If you have not, please follow Amazon's instructions at https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GAYPF3MP4SNBJF9J.

  1. On your Amazon Fire TV Stick navigate to the system's Settings using the provided remote.
  2. Select My Fire TV.
Depicts steps 2 and 3
  1. Select About.
  2. Select Network.
  3. The MAC address can be found as the last item listed on the right. Make note the MAC address and save it for later.
Depicts steps 5 and 6
  1. Disconnect and unplug the Amazon Fire TV Stick from the TV and wall outlet.

Register your Amazon Fire TV Stick

  1. Using another device (not your streaming device) that has UIndy internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu.
  2. Enter your UIndy credentials and click Log in button.
Depicts step 2
  1. Register the Amazon Fire TV stick by entering the MAC address you obtained earlier in Step 6 from above.
  2. Enter Device Name.
  3. Optionally, enter notes about the device.
  4. Check the box next to I am the sponsor of this account and accept the terms of use.
  5. Click the Create button.
Depicts steps 3-7
  1. A receipt of the registration will appear. Make note of the Current Password.
Depicts step 8
  1. Reconnect and plug in the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
  2. Follow steps 2-5 from above.
  3. Select the UIndy-IoT network.
  4. Enter the password from step 8.

This password is NOT your UIndy account password. This is a unique Wi-Fi password for this device. See Find my UIndy IoT network password.

  1. Follow the prompts on your TV to complete setup.
AppleTV

Find the Mac address for your Apple TV

  1. Connect your Apple TV to your TV with an HDMI cable.

These instructions presume you have already set up your Apple TV in another location. If you have not, please follow Apple's instructions at https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/set-up-apple-tv-atvb73e46488/tvos. In step 4 of Apple's instructions, choose to set up your device manually and make note of the Wi-Fi or Ethernet Address shown on screen. Then, proceed to step 6 of the instructions below.

  1. Using your Apple TV remote, navigate to the Settings app.
  2. Click Network.
  3. Make note of the MAC address (e.g. xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) shown on screen. It will be listed as the Wi-Fi Address (for wireless connection) or Ethernet Address (for wired connection).

Register your Apple TV

  1. Using another device (not your streaming device) that has UIndy internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu.
  2. Enter your UIndy credentials and click Log in button.
Depicts step 2
  1. Register the Apple TV stick by entering the MAC address you obtained earlier in Step 4 from above.
  2. Enter Device Name.
  3. Optionally, enter notes about the device.
  4. Check the box next to I am the sponsor of this account and accept the terms of use.
  5. Click the Create button.
Depicts steps 3-7
  1. A receipt of the registration will appear. Make note of the Current Password.
Depicts step 8
  1. Reconnect and plug in the Apple TV.
  2. Select the UIndy-IoT network.
  3. Enter the password from step 8.

This password is NOT your UIndy account password. This is a unique Wi-Fi password for this device. See Find my UIndy IoT network password.

  1. Follow the prompts on your TV to complete setup.
Roku

Find the Mac address on your Roku

  1. Connect your Roku to your TV with an HDMI cable.

These instructions presume you have already set up your Roku in another location. If you have not, please follow Roku's instructions at https://support.roku.com/article/208754888-how-to-set-up-your-roku-streaming-player-any-model. Then, proceed to instructions below.

  1. On the Let's get started screen, use the Roku remote chose a language.
  2. You will be redirected to the Choose your network screen, navigate to the Private network option.
  3. Make note of the wireless MAC address (e.g. xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) shown on screen.

Register your Roku

  1. Using another device (not your streaming device) that has UIndy internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu.
  2. Enter your UIndy credentials and click Log in button.
Depicts step 2
  1. Register the Roku by entering the MAC address you obtained earlier in Step 4 from above.
  2. Enter Device Name.
  3. Optionally, enter notes about the device.
  4. Check the box next to I am the sponsor of this account and accept the terms of use.
  5. Click the Create button.
Depicts steps 3-7
  1. A receipt of the registration will appear. Make note of the Current Password.
Depicts step 8
  1. Reconnect and plug in the Roku.
  2. Select the UIndy-IoT network.
  3. Enter the password from step 8. .

This password is NOT your UIndy account password. This is a unique Wi-Fi password for this device. See Find my UIndy IoT network password.

  1. Follow the prompts on your TV to complete setup.