Connect Your Nintendo Wii to the UTC Network

The original Wii is not supported by UTC's wireless network.

We cannot permit the original Wii to connect to the wireless without causing a performance degradation for the rest of the devices and users that are using the wireless network. The newer Wii U does not suffer from this incompatibility.

For the original Wii, we recommend purchasing the Nintendo ethernet adapter so that the Wii can be connected to the ethernet wall jack in your dorm room. It is available on Amazon for $ at the following link: Here. Following this, you can register your Wii to the UTC network by following the steps below.

Directions (on Wii)

Select the ‘Wii’ button
Select ‘Wii Settings’
Select ‘Internet’
Select ‘Connection Settings’
Select a Connection file
Select ‘Wired Connection’
Select ‘OK’
Select ‘UTC’
Select ‘Yes’ when prompted to test network connection
Select ‘OK’ if prompted to save your settings
Locate the console’s MAC address

Directions (on another device)

On another device connected to the UTC network, open your preferred web browser to: https://portal.utc.edu/registration/
Select 'Students, faculty, staff, or affiliates with a UTC ID'
Sign in with your UTC ID and Password
Select 'Game Console'
Under the ‘MAC address’ field, enter the console’s MAC address
Select the device type from the dropdown box
Select ‘Submit’

Troubleshooting

“I do not know my MAC address”

Select ‘Wii Settings
Select ‘Internet’
Select ‘Console Settings’
Your console’s MAC address should be displayed here

Additional Support

Open an IT Helpdesk request ticket.
Send an email to ITHelp@utc.edu.
Contact the IT Help Desk at 423-425-4000 or visit our IT Chat Portal.

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