Connecting to Internet in Dorms
Which Dorms Need Routers?
Dorms that do not need routers:
- Richardson
- Cottingham
- Mitchell
- Harper
- Pearce
- Potts
- Robinson
Dorms that do need routers:
- Adams
- Aswell
- Dudley
- Graham
- Jenkins
- McFarland
- Hutcheson
- Caruthers
- Thatcher
- Sutton
- Kidd
- Neilson
Connecting to In-Dorm WiFi
Phones, Laptops, Desktops
To connect to the internet in your dorm, (where routers are not allowed), you can connect to LaTechWPA2 using your Tech Username and Password. If you are having issues connecting to the internet, please follow these instructions.
Desktops Via Ethernet
If you would like to connect your desktop or laptop to an ethernet cable in your dorm, once you plug in the cable you will be redirected to CAS to login. This will register your device on the network.
Other Devices (Consoles, TVs, Home Assistants, Streaming Devices)
These devices are usually not compatible with WPA2 Enterprise (this is what allows you to login with your username and password) so you will need to have the MAC address for the device. The steps to connect these devices and find the MAC address can be found here.
Connecting to Internet with Personal Router
Personal Router Setup
If you are staying in a dorm/apartment that does not have WiFi installed, you will need to set up your personal router in your room. First, you will need to plug in your router to power and the Ethernet port in your dorm. Then, configure your router as the manufacturer recommends. Finally, you can connect to the router on your phone or laptop. Once you are connected, you should see a CAS popup asking for your Tech Username and Password. Once you are logged in, you will have an internet connection! If you miss/do not see the pop up then you can go to CAS and login there.
You can find more detailed setup instructions here.
Router Recommendations
Here are two routers we recommend.
While (generally) any router is fine, please make sure that it is not a modem or an Apple router. We also generally recommend avoiding Orbi products, Google Wi-Fi, and Eero routers, as they are difficult to configure on our network and tend to cause compatibility issues.