In addition to the cable TV channels provided to all on-campus residences, there are many paid streaming TV services (some with student-discounted rates) and a variety of FREE streaming services for use at the University of Dayton.
UD supports Internet TV streaming devices in residence halls and the student neighborhood. You MUST register your device's MAC address to work on the UD network.
NOTE: When establishing a wireless connection, be sure to connect to UDconnect. DO NOT connect to EduRoam for Internet TV streaming devices.
** If you do not see your device listed within this article, contact the IT Service Center at (937) 229-3888.
Free streaming services
Paid streaming services
Registering a streaming device
Locating device MAC addresses
Free streaming services
Paid streaming services
Additionally, there may be a streaming plan through your mobile carrier that could save you money:
Streaming Deals from Cell Phone Services
Registering a streaming device
NOTE: The device registration site is only available from on-campus networks.
- Log into the device registration site.
- Enter the MAC address of your device into the registration site.
- Enter the Device Type.
- Click Create.
Once registration is complete, physically power off your device (i.e. remove the power cable) for 10 minutes. Power up your device and it should have access to the Internet.
Locating device MAC addresses
Amazon Firestick
- From the Fire TV or Fire TV Stick’s home screen, scroll down to Settings.
- Scroll to the right and select System.
- Scroll down to and select About.
- Scroll down to Network - Your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick’s MAC Address will be listed on the right in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
Apple TV
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Software version 1.x: Settings > About
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Software version 2.0: Settings > General > About
NOTE: The Apple TV network ID can also be found on the UPC label on the Apple TV box. This is the same label that lists the serial number for your Apple TV.
Roku (various models)
- Go to the Roku Home screen.
- Select Settings and then select OK.
- Select System and then select OK.
- Select About and then select OK.
- Use the Wireless MAC Address.
Smart TVs
The following instructions will work for most TVs:
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Go to the TV's main menu and select Settings.
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Select About or Network.
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Look for the MAC address next to Ethernet Address for the wired network or Wi-Fi address for the wireless connection.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate your smart TV's MAC address, visit the manufacturer's website (LG, Samsung, Sony, etc.) for specific instructions.
Xbox
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Go to the Xbox Home screen and select Settings.
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Select Network.
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Select Advanced Settings. The MAC address is located here.
For additional Xbox information visit Xbox Support.
NOTE: If you do not see your device listed within this article, contact the IT Service Center at (937) 229-3888.