How to connect a games console to the network?

IT Services recommend you connect your games console to the wired network in your room where possible.

To use your games consoles on the network, you will need to use a device (laptop or mobile phone) that has already connected to any of the University's networks (either hallnet or eduroam). You need to register the MAC address of your console on the onboarding webpage. Follow the instructions below.

1. Log on to https://onboarding.lboro.ac.uk/mab with your username and password.

2. Enter the MAC address in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx 

3. Enter the description of your device (e.g. iPhone)

4. Click 'Register'.

5. Repeat this process for any additional device MAC addresses (this could be wired or wireless addresses). 

Note: the MAC Address can take a few minutes to register for first time connection so please be patient.

How to find the MAC Address for PlayStation 4 or 5

Go to Settings

Turn on the PS4/PS5 and from the dynamic menu, select ‘Settings’.

Select System Information

Select 'System', and then 'System Information' or 'Console Information'.

MAC Address

Write down both the wired and wireless MAC addresses, then register your games console using the instructions at the top of the page.

First time connection

Connect to personal hotspot

To set up an Xbox for the first time, an internet connection is needed to access the system settings and find the MAC address. Since onboarded adapters won’t work at this stage, we recommend to use an alternative connection like a personal hotspot to complete the setup.

https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-series-x-s 

How to find the MAC Address for your Xbox

Xbox dashboard

From the Xbox dashboard, press the 'option' button on the controller and select 'Settings'.

Select Network settings

Select 'Network Settings', and choose 'Advanced Settings'.

MAC Address

Write down both the wired and wireless MAC addresses, then register your games console using the instructions at the top of the page.

How to find the MAC Address for your Nintendo Switch

System settings

Select 'System Settings' from the HOME Menu.

Internet

Scroll down through the menu and select 'Internet'.

MAC Address

The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under 'System MAC Address'.

Write down the MAC Address and then register your games console using the instructions at the top of the page.

Please note, the console will only show the MAC address for the type you of connection you are currently using (wired or wireless).