WiFi & Internet

Residents access the Internet from outlets and wireless access points in their room.

Connection Instructions

Wired Network

To get connected to the wired network in your room, you will need a compatible ethernet cable and a device with an ethernet port. Some devices without ethernet ports support ethernet adapters, in which case a supported adapter would also be needed. To connect to the wired network, plug your ethernet cable into the wired jack in your room.

How to Connect to the Wireless Network

STEP ONE: Connect to WiFi network "MyResNet Start Here".

STEP TWO: Navigate to link.mnsu.edu/reslifeinternet and sign in.

  • Students sign-in format: starID@go.minnstate.edu
  • Staff sign-in format: starID@minnstate.edu

STEP THREE: The portal will generate a WiFi password for you. Copy or write it down.

  1. If you wish to change your WiFi password:
    1. Click "Close"
    2. Select "Go to My WiFi password".
    3. Change the WiFi password to something you will remember.
    4. Note for devices using a wired connection (Ethernet): your device's MAC address must be added manually to your device list in the portal. For help finding your MAC address, click "Support" in the portal and review the "MAC Addresses" section.

STEP FOUR: Connect to network.

  • Use your WiFi password to sign in to MyResNet 5G or 2G.
  • MyResNet-5G: Faster and more stable.
  • MyResNet-2G: For devices that are not able to use MyResNet-5G.

STEP FIVE: Forget the network "MyResNet Start Here".

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