Connecting a Streaming Device
Supported Streaming Devices
Amazon Fire Stick
- Turn on Fire Stick
- Connect to “Samnet-Guest” Wireless
- Sign-in using your SHSU credentials
Google Chromecast
- Must use the Ethernet Adapter for the Chromecast
https://store.google.com/us/product/ethernet_adapter_for_chromecast?hl=en-US
- Set the Chromecast to use Guest Mode for control
- Browse to https://netreg.shsu.edu/manual.php
- Register the Ethernet Adapter manually, the MAC address can be found on the right hand side of the box on a little white sticker with a barcode.
- Connect a network cable to the ethernet port on the side of the power adapter to provide network connection to the Chromecast.
Roku
- Use the Roku “Hotel and Dorm Connect” feature to login to “Samnet-Guest” Wireless via a smartphone or laptop/tablet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWyEH3y55rY
https://support.roku.com/article/215058118-how-to-use-hotel-dorm-connect-to-connect-to-the-internet