To register an Windows device to access our Ethernet internet connection complete the following steps below:
NB: This is for residencies that have active ethernet/LAN ports. Please ask your resident head if the ports are active.
- Connect the LAN cable from the port in your room to your laptop/desktop
- Open your browser: Internet Explorer OR Google Chrome, address will load automatically
- if not loading enter the following web address https://registerme.sun.ac.za/selfreg.php
- Continue by entering the web address in your browser
- You will be prompted to login with your Stellenbosch University account details.
- Username is your US number email address (student number or username@sun.ac.za)
- Password is your password
- Click on Sign In
- Choose your preferred language.
- Click on the center and wait for the file to download
- Go to downloads in file explorer
- Select the downloaded file and Run as Admin
- Select Run to allow installation of program and let the scan begin
- Select Yes to allow the program to scan your device for updates and anti-virus
- Once program has run this pop up should apprear.
- Wait until Windows Updates are up to date
- Scroll to the bottom of the page when you done with reading the Terms and Conditions
- Check the box
- Select Bevestig/Confirm
- If the payment is required (the fee will be deducted from your student account):
- Check the box
- Select Betaal/Pay
- Select the relevant information that applies to the device you are registering and your location.
- Device Type: Laptop Windows/ Desktop Windows
- Serial number: Select Click here if your device does not have a serial number
- Enter the serial number and add any letter at the back of the serial number
- Cell phone number: Enter your cell phone number
- Location: The location where you at while registering your device
- Room: The room where you at while registering your device
- Hostname: Hostname must be a small caps letter ‘s’ before your student number: s1234567
- If the hostname already exist please add a letter to the end of your student number eg. s123456w for Wi-Fi and s123456l for LAN
- If you have more than 2 Wi-Fi devices registered, please use other random letters after your student number
- When all relevant information is filled in, select Register Me!
For a full detailed guide: Click below
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If you are unable to register your device to the Wi-Fi and need assistance, click here to log a Service Request.