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To register a computer/device for wired network access you will first need to take the following steps:

  1. Run all system updates for your device.

  2. Install or update current anti-virus software (for devices that support anti-virus software).

  3. Connect your device to a network network port (orange or blue wall port).

  4. A laptop or device with a web browser.


Register a Device

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Once you have prepared your device, follow the steps below to register it on the wired network. If your device does not have a web browser, skip to the second section below.  If you have any problems getting your device connected, please contact IT Support.

Devices with a web browser:

  1. Open your web browser. You should be automatically redirected to the registration page.

  2. If not redirected, go to the registration site (https://

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  1. wifi.beloit.edu/

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  1. guest) and follow the directions on the page to register.

Devices without a web browser:

If your device does not have a browser and you are wired (plugged into an ethernet port):

  1. Obtain the MAC address from the device.

  2. Go to https://

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  1. wifi.beloit.edu/

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  1. guest to manually register the MAC address of your device.


If your device does not have a browser, cannot be connected to the wired network, and is unable to connect to BCNet wirelessly, you may be able to connect by following these steps:

  1. Obtain the MAC address from the device (usually found in Network Settings menu).

  2. Go to https://wifi.beloit.edu/guest to register the MAC address of your device.

  3. Connect the device to BCMedia wireless network

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