ResNet provides a high-speed internet connection to students while they live in the residence halls for email, research, and personal enrichment. The connection is through network connections provided in every room, with one port per resident. In order to connect to the network, you will need:

  • Agreement to the network policies
  • Wired or Wireless network capability
  • The proper Category 5,5e,6 network cable

Getting Your Device Connected

Computers

Wired
  1. Plug your computer into the wall using a patch cable that can be purchased from any computer retail store (Best Buy, Fry’s, UNLV Bookstore, etc…).
  2. Open up an internet browser.
  3. You will be prompted to enter your ACE username and password.
  4. Once you have entered your username and password, you will be prompted to download a policy key. The policy key allows UNLV ResNet to verify that your computer is complying with University network and copyright policy. Failure to download the policy key will result in the inability to reach the Internet.
  5. Once the policy key is downloaded you should have access to the network.
  6. Enjoy the Internet!
Wireless
  1. Enable wireless on your computer. (If you need assistance with this please contact Rebel Repair Help Desk at 702-895-5324).
  2. Select UNLV-WIFI from your wireless network menu. Once selected, open a web browser on your computer and go to the following URL wifi.unlv.edu.
  3. Click the "Connect to Eduroam" button. Follow the step by step directions to connect.

Game Consoles

Televisions

Policies

When registering your device at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, you are agreeing to and understanding the policies regarding copyright infringement and illegal usage of technology.

Notes and Warnings

Student Life Technology ensures the proper functioning of the network within UNLV Housing and Residential Life, extending service up to the port in your room. If you encounter any hardware issues with your computer or device, it is your responsibility to resolve them.

Each device is unique, and although Student Life Technology is available to provide guidance on connecting to the UNLV network, we cannot guarantee that your equipment will be compatible or fully operational on the network.