Device Registration Guide

Device Registration

1. Connect your device to student WiFi (password: stambroseuniversity) or with an Ethernet cable.
2. Once connected, open a browser on your device and go to https://pcreg.sau.edu to begin the registration process.
3. You will need to know you SAU network username and password. This is located on the pink sheet in your packet, if you have not already changed your password.
4. Any wired or wireless device that is NOT a PC, laptop, or mobile phone is considered to be a gaming device. TV's, tablets and any gaming consoles are gaming devices.
5. If you encounter problems, please email [e-mail] with a detailed description of the issue, including MAC address (instructions to find the MAC address for some devices is located at the end of this article).

Process on https://pcreg.sau.edu

1. You will first have to either “agree” or “disagree” the Acceptable Use Policy.

2. Once you have read and accepted the policy, You should see the two following options
from this page. Any devices that would be considered a mobile phone or running Windows OS, Mac OSX, or Linux OS use option 1, if you have a game console, or tablet please use option 2 to register your device.

Computers

Devices must be using operating systems such as Windows 10 (not Windows 10S), Apple OS (MacBook/iMac), or Linux. All operating systems must be current, not EOL (end of life) and have the ability to receive security updates. EOL devices/operating systems are not permitted. Additionally, all operating systems must have an active endpoint Antivirus installed.

Windows

1. Enter your username, password, and any other required information. Then click Download or Continue.
2. You are prompted to save the agent. Save the agent to a place on your computer that is easy to locate.
3. Browse to the location on your computer where you saved the agent.
4. Double-click the Dissolvable Agent.exe.
5. You may be asked for approval to run the agent. Click Yes.
6. A progress bar displays as the agent scans your computer. Further instructions display upon completion of the agent scan.

Mac OS X

1. Enter your username, password, and any other required information. Then, click Download or Continue.
2. You are prompted to save the agent. Save the agent to a place on your computer that is easy to locate.
3. Browse to the location on your computer where you saved the agent. The agent you downloaded is in .zip form (unless your browser unzipped it for you). Double-click on the Dissolvable Agent.zip file to open it.
4. Double-click the unzipped Dissolvable Agent. To verify, select the agent and then click File>Get Info from the toolbar on the top of your desktop. If the description shows Bradford Dissolvable.app, then you have the correct agent.
5. You may be asked for approval to run the agent. Click Yes.
6. The agent scans your computer. Further instructions display upon completion of the agent scan.

Additional Install Information for Dissolvable Agent

1. Once you have given the correct information and click on download, the Bradford Dissolvable Agent will download.

2. After the agent has been opened, click on register and wait for the agent to complete the scan. If the agent doesn’t complete the scan it will let you know what is stopping the scan, this usually happens when antivirus is not installed on your computer.

3. After the scan is finished without any errors, click on “finish” and wait for the process to finish from there. You will know you have successfully completed the device registration when you are welcomed to the https://sau.edu webpage.

Gaming Device

1. Connect your Gaming Device to Student WiFi or with an ethernet cable

• Some devices may have Private/Random Address settings. These are the user’s choice to turn off; however, it may prevent the user from accessing the Wi-Fi.
• To turn off this setting please view the below articles:

                    Turn Off Private Address - Apple

                    Turn Off Randomized Address - Android

2. Open a browser and visit https://pcreg.sau.edu

● PlayStation 4/5:
1. Go to the Settings from the home screen.
2. Select the System option.
3. Under system, select System info.
4. From here, you can find both MAC addresses.

● Xbox One/Series:
1. Go to My Xbox in the Xbox Dashboard and select Settings.
2. In the Settings pane, select Network.
3. Select Advanced Settings from the Network Settings tab
4. .At the bottom of this screen you'll see the wired and wireless MAC addresses.

● Nintendo Switch:
1. Go to Settings from the Switch home screen.
2. In the Settings, select Internet.
3. On this screen you will be able to see the wireless Mac address.
Smart Devices

● Amazon Firestick:
1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select Device.
3. Select About.
4. Hover over "Network".
5. The MAC address will be displayed.

● Roku:
1. From the Home screen, press Up on your remote and the Menu Bar should appear.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Player Info.
4. The MAC address will be displayed.

● Television:
1. Select Network Settings.
2. Select Network Status.
3. The MAC address will be displayed.