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How to Register a Device with a Browser in Mac OSX

Use this procedure to register devices that have browsers including computers and some handheld devices. If you want to register a device that doesn't have a browser, for example a video game console or a cable box, see the How to Register a Device without a Browser page.

Cornell University Policy 5.7, Network Registry, requires registration of all devices connected to the network.

To register, enter your NetID and the hardware (MAC) address for your device. For students, the hardware address is used to track RedRover usage totals for network usage-based billing (NUBB).

Register a device with a browser in Mac OSX

  1. Disconnect any wired (Ethernet or modem) connections. Make sure you are in an area with RedRover coverage.

  2. Click the Airport icon on the toolbar, and then click RedRover.

    Airport Icon - Red Rover

  3. Open any web browser (Firefox, Safari, etc.) to connect to the Internet.
    A window opens with directions to register for RedRover.

  4. In the Registration window, click to proceed.

    Cornell Network Registration Page

  5. The Kerberos window opens. Enter your NetID and password, and then click OK.

    kerberos

  6. The Cornell Network Registration screen appears. Read the terms of use and then click I accept the Above Terms and Conditions.

    Wireless Registration - I accept terms

  7. Check the information on the Registration screen, and then click Register.

    Wireless Registration - Register

  8. Close the browser, and then restart your computer.

You can now use the RedRover network.

Your RedRover registration is valid for 1 year. When it is about to expire, you will receive an e-mail message reminding you to re-register.

NOTE: Because every device has a unique hardware address, you must register each device you use on the RedRover network individually.