Sam Houston understands that access to the internet is a crucial aspect of academic life; therefore, it is provided on campus to students, employees, and guests. Use the options below to learn how to connect your personal device to SHSU internet services while on campus. SHSU-issued managed desktops and laptops are designed to connect automatically.
A SHSU member is an enrolled student, current employee, or active affiliate with an SHSU username and password.
Wireless provides internet over the air, while wired provides internet via an ethernet cable.
How To Connect Device
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select Eduroam from the list of networks.
Enter your SHSU email address and password.
Select Join.
If you receive a notification regarding a certificate, select Trust.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select samnet-guest.
Login with your username and password if you created an account within the last 7 days. Otherwise, Select Or register for guest access under the login button.
Enter your first name, last name and email address (must be a non-SHSU email address).
Scroll through the Acceptable Use Policy and place a checkmark in the box for I agree to the terms and conditions.
Select Create.
A guest account is created. A confirmation screen will display and an email is sent.
Check the email for the username and password to access the samnet-guest network.
Return to the login page to enter your username and password.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select Eduroam.
Enter shsu.edu for the Domain.
Enter SHSU email address and password and select Join.
OpenSettings.
SelectWi-Fi.
Select samnet-guest.
Login with your username and password if you created an account within the last 7 days. Otherwise, Select Or register for guest accessunder the login button.
Enter your first name, last name and email address (must be a non-SHSU email address).
Scroll through the Acceptable Use Policy and place a checkmark in the box for I agree to the terms and conditions.
Select Create.
A guest account is be created and a confirmation screen will display. An email is sent with username and password.
Return to the login page to enter your username and password.
Select the Network icon on the taskbar. The icon that appears depends on your current connection state. If you don’t see one of the network icons (or a similar one) shown in the following image, select the Up arrow to see if it appears there.
Select Eduroam.
Enter your SHSU email address and password.
Select Join.
Connect the ethernet cable to the device.
Depending on device settings,
A pop up will display requesting your SHSU username and password.
If a pop up does not display, open a web browser to sign in with your SHSU username and password.
Select the Network icon on the taskbar. The icon that appears depends on your current connection state. If you don’t see one of the network icons (or a similar one) shown in the following image, select the Up arrow to see if it appears there.
Select samnet-guest.
Login with your username and password if you created an account within the last 7 days. Otherwise, Select Or register for guest accessunder the login button.
To create a guest account, enter your first name, last name, and mail address (must be a non-SHSU email address).
Scroll through the Acceptable Use Policy and place a checkmark in the box for I agree to the terms and conditions.
Select Create.
A guest is created, a confirmation page will display and an email will be sent with the username and password.
Return to the login page and enter your login information from the email to access the samnet-guest network.
Select the Apple menu.
Select System Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select Eduroam.
Enter your SHSU email address and password.
Select Join.
Connect the ethernet cable to the device.
Depending on device settings,
A pop up will display requesting your SHSU username and password.
If a pop up does not display, open a web browser to sign in with your SHSU username and password.
Select theApplemenu.
SelectSystem Settings.
SelectWi-Fi.
Select samnet-guest.
Login with your username and password if you created an account within the last 7 days. Otherwise, Select Or register for guest accessunder the login button.
To create a guest account, enter your first name, last name, and mail address (must be a non-SHSU email address).
Scroll through the Acceptable Use Policy and place a checkmark in the box for I agree to the terms and conditions.
Select Create.
A guest is created, a confirmation page will display and an email will be sent with the username and password.
Return to the login page and enter your login information from the email to access the samnet-guest network.
Find the Mac Address
To get started, you will need the MAC address of the device.
Navigate to Settings.
In the General options, select NetworkSettings.
In Network Settings, select Advanced Settings.
The MAC addresses is listed in Advanced Settings.
Once you have the MAC address, register the device in MyDevices.
Sign in with your SHSU username and password if prompted.
Scroll through theAcceptable Usepolicy and selectI Agree.
On the My Devices screen, selectAdd.
On the Add Device screen, fill in the fields and selectSubmit.
Your device is added to My Devices.
Connect the Device to the Network
Connect the Firestick to a HDMI port on the TV.
Plug the ethernet adapter to the micro-USB port on the Firestick.
Connect the ethernet cable to the ethernet adapter.
Plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port.
Prohibited Devices
To ensure network security while providing reliable internet access, the following devices are not supported on the SHSU network:
Routers
Wireless printers without cloud printing option
Personal surveillance cameras (e.g., Nest Cameras)
How to Sponsor a Guest
A guest is someone visiting the university with an invitation from a faculty member or staff. Faculty and staff may sponsor a guest for up to 14 days and faculty and staff are responsible to all guest internet activity.