Connect my streaming device to the UIndy network

Most streaming devices can be connected to the UIndy 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 network: 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
  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.
  2. Using another device that has UIndy internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu and click on Register another device.

 

Depicts step 8
  1. Register the Amazon Fire TV stick by entering the MAC address you obtained earlier.
  2. Click the Register button.
Depicts steps 9 and 10
  1. Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is now registered on the UIndy network.
  2. Reconnect and plug in the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
  3. Follow the prompts on your TV to complete setup.
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).
  4. Using another device that has internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu/.
  5. Login with your UIndy username and password.
  6. You will see all of the devices registered under your username listed; scroll down and click on Register another device.
Depicts step 7
  1. Enter the MAC Address you noted earlier from your Apple TV Settings.
  2. Click the Register button. Your Apple TV is registered on the UIndy network.
Depicts steps 8 and 9
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.
  4. Using another device that has UIndy internet connectivity, navigate to https://mydevices.uindy.edu/.
  5. Login with your UIndy username and password.
  6. You will see all of the devices registered under your username listed; scroll down and click on Register another device.
Depicts step 7
  1. Enter the MAC Address you noted earlier.
  2. Click the Register button.
Depicts steps 8 and 9
  1. Your Roku is now registered on the UIndy network.
  2. Returning to your Roku and on the Choose your network screen, click the UIndy network with your Roku remote.
  3. Follow the prompts on your TV to complete setup.