Reznet-IoT

Reznet-IoT is an un-broadcasted network which allows devices that do not support WPA2-Enterprise, which allows the unsupported devices to connect to wirelessly. To access this network, please fill out a request form.

To access Reznet-IoT please fill out a request form with your name, Mac ID, Mac Address of the device(s), Residence and room number.

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In order to connect to the Reznet-WiFi, your device must support WPA2-Enterprise security. Most computers, operating systems, and many devices are supported. You should always attempt to first connect to the Reznet-WiFi network or the attempt to connect to the wired network through the NetReg service refer to the wireless connection instructions but if you have a device that does not support WPA2-Enterprise, McMaster provides a separate un-broadcasted network which allows the unsupported devices to connect to wirelessly. If you need to access this network with an unsupported device, please submit a ticket to UTS with the following details:

Here is a list of devices that have been known to lack WPA2-Enterprise connections:

  • Fire Stick
  • PetCube
  • Smart Televisions
  • Kindle Readers, Kobo Readers
  • Gaming Consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

The following devices are not compatible with Reznet-Wifi OR Reznet-IoT

  • Wireless Printers
  • Home assistant devices such as Alexa, Amazon Echo devices, Google Home etc.

Please note that:

  • Reznet-IoT is intended for systems that do not support the authentication system used for Reznet-WiFi.  Devices not conforming to the intended usage may be removed without warning.
  • Reznet-IoT is not intended for roaming devices. Devices are expected to be located in your bedroom or suite only.
  • Reznet-IoT has reduced bandwidth compared with Reznet-WiFi. It is a special purpose network for specific devices that can’t be used on Reznet-WiFi
  • Internet Addresses (provided automatically) may change over time.
  • This is a service that is in it’s initial stages and cannot guarantee successful connection.
  • It is important to note the type of Mac Address that is required. For request to the wired network, the wired Mac Address is needed. For wireless requests, the wireless Mac Address is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

A MAC (Media Access Control) address, sometimes referred to as a hardware or physical address, is a unique, 12-character alphanumeric attribute that is used to identify individual electronic devices on a network. An example of a MAC address is: 00:B0:D0:63:C2:26

No. Reznet-IoT is only available in McMaster residences and is not intended for roaming devices.

A wireless printer and the device that it is receiving a print job from should be on the same wireless network. Establishing a physical connection between a printer and the laptop and/desktop would be the ideal way of ensuring printer connectivity.

The Reznet-IoT service is still in its pilot phase so UTS cannot guarantee connection to all devices. But we would be happy to give this new device a shot at the network. Please fill out to form and we can work on it.

The set up instructions for these devices require the device and the smartphone to be on the same wireless network. The Reznet-IoT network is not intended for smart phone, tablets, laptops, or Chromebooks. Users will not be able to make use of this service on home assistant devices.