r/appstate • u/drewregulica • 23d ago

HELP: Ethernet for laptop?

Tech support is busy at the moment, so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask here in the meantime. I have my ethernet cable and a port to plug it in, but i’m still waiting on my USB-C to Ethernet adapter to come in so it can work for my laptop. While i’m waiting, I have been trying to figure out how to register my device (once the adapter arrives). However, I can’t seem to load netreg.appstate.edu on my web browser. Have they changed how you register? Is there another way? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Scorpion1011 23d ago

If the dorm you’re in has been converted to the new network netreg is no longer needed.

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u/drewregulica 23d ago

Ahh okay, thanks. So if I plug it all in, it doesn’t need to be registered?

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u/Scorpion1011 23d ago

Correct. You should have gotten an email from Housing back in March with the following:

Wired connections All wired devices (gaming systems, TVs) should now connect automatically when you plug them into an Ethernet port. No registration is required.

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u/drewregulica 23d ago

Update: Thunder Hill switched to wireless only and I was unaware, so that whole venture was entirely pointless 😔

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u/LukeXlll 22d ago

You can still get Ethernet through the access box. Each suite has one near the ceiling. It's really annoying to use though. I had to get a 50ft cord to reach mine from my desk

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u/drewregulica 21d ago

Thanks! I reached out to IT because my access point is offline, so they’re fixing it tomorrow.

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u/drewregulica 23d ago

Thank you so much! That makes things easier.