Connecting to OU Internet for the First Time

New to OU?

For wireless connections, most computers, phones, and tablets should connect to WIFI@OU, OU's secure wireless network. OU students, faculty, and staff should not use OUGuest, it is intended for OU visitors and causes issues connecting to WIFI@OU.

Use AccessOU only for devices that cannot connect to secure Wi-Fi, such as gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices, and other Internet-enabled devices that lack a web browser.

For wired connections, if you live in the university dorm or apartments, register your computer or gaming console through Network Registration (NetReg) before connecting with an Ethernet cable. If you are a new faculty or staff member and are having trouble accessing the network, please reach out to us at 405-325-HELP (4357) or submit a case to us at itsupport.ou.edu.

 

Wired

Desktop / Laptop / Game System

Wireless

Desktop / Laptop / Phone / Tablet

Wireless

Smart Device / TV / Game System
Register devices for the wired network. Connect devices to WIFI@OU. Register devices that cannot use WIFI@OU.

Set up your Network Registration.

Step 1: Plug in your Ethernet cable.

Step 2: Log in to https://net-reg.ou.edu using your OU username and password.

Step 3: Click on the Register a Device button to register a new device in NetReg.

Step 4: Enter the required device information (Description, MAC Address, Category, and Type).

Step 5: Click Add to register your device.

Step 6: Power down your device and then back on to automatically connect to the network.

Set up WIFI@OU connection.

Step 1: Navigate to Wi-Fi settings on your device.

Step 2: Select WIFI@OU Network.

Step 3: Log on using your OU username and current password.

Set up your AccessOU registration.

Step 1: Log in to http://access.ou.edu using your OU username and password.

Step 2: Select the Devices tab and select Create Device. 

Step 3: Enter the required device information (MAC Address, OUNetID, Device Name, Personal Email Address, and Device Type) and agree to the Terms of Use.

Step 4: Click the Create button.

Step 5: On your device or device management app, enter the SSID as AccessOU (case-sensitive) and select No Security if prompted.

Step 6: Wait 1-2 minutes for your registration to apply, then connect to the network.
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