Some devices can only connect to a wireless network using a pre-shared key, also known as a "PSK" or "password." This method works for home Wi-Fi networks that only ask for a password, but it won't work for larger networks like aps-hamilton, which requires a Hamilton account to log in. However, devices needing a pre-shared key can connect to the Hamilton IoT network by following the instructions in this article.
Prerequisites
Before attempting to registering a device:
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Check the list of known issues and ensure your device will work.
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Verify that the device can see Hamilton IoT when it scans for available networks.
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Ensure the MAC address of the device is known.
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Ensure that the option to use a randomized MAC address is disabled, if applicable.
Student Devices
Please note the following information and restrictions regarding student-owned devices:
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Each student may register up to 5 devices for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Pre-shared keys issued for student devices are valid for a maximum of 1 year.
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Registrations will be purged every summer, so devices will need to be re-registered at the start of each academic year.
Registering a New Device
If you're a student, follow the steps below to register a personally-owned device for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Log in to the Student IoT Device Portal with your Hamilton username and password.
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In the Access Details section, click on the Access Type drop-down and select Student Devices.
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In the Endpoint Details section, enter the MAC address and a description of the device to be registered. The description should include the type of device in order to make identification easier later.
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Click Submit.
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The next screen will show the pre-shared key for the device, and you will also receive a confirmation email which includes this information. The PSK can then be used to join your device to the Hamilton IoT network.
Managing Device Registrations
To manage an existing IoT device registration, follow the steps below.
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Log in to the Student IoT Device Portal with your Hamilton username and password.
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Click on Manage Associations near the top of the page.
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On the Manage Endpoint Associations screen, click on Column Visibility and select Description from the list to show the description column in the device list.
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Locate the device to be managed in the list.
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Click on this
icon to view the details of this device registration, including the pre-shared key.
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Click on this
icon to edit or delete this device registration.
Employee Devices
Please note the following information and restrictions regarding employee-owned devices:
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Each employee may register up to 5 devices for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Pre-shared keys issued for employee devices are valid for a maximum of 1 year.
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Device registrations may be extended before the expiration date is reached.
Registering a New Device
If you're an employee, follow the steps below to register a personally-owned device for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Log in to the Employee IoT Device Portal with your Hamilton username and password.
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In the Access Details section, click on the Access Type drop-down and select Employee Devices.
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In the Endpoint Details section, enter the MAC address and a description of the device to be registered. The description should include the type of device in order to make identification easier later.
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Click Submit.
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The next screen will show the pre-shared key for the device, and you will also receive a confirmation email which includes this information. The PSK can then be used to join your device to the Hamilton IoT network.
Managing Device Registrations
To manage an existing IoT device registration, follow the steps below.
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Log in to the Employee IoT Device Portal with your Hamilton username and password.
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Click on Manage Associations near the top of the page.
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On the Manage Endpoint Associations screen, click on Column Visibility and select Description from the list to show the description column in the device list.
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Locate the device to be managed in the list.
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Click on this icon to view the details of this device registration, including the pre-shared key.
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Click on this icon to edit or delete the device registration.
Hamilton College Devices
Please note the following information and restrictions regarding devices owned by Hamilton College:
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College-owned devices may only be registered by employees.
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An employee may register an unlimited number of college-owned devices for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Pre-shared keys issued for college-owned devices do not expire.
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Only devices owned by Hamilton College should be registered in this way.
Registering a New Device
If you're an employee, follow the steps below to register a college-owned device for use on the Hamilton IoT network.
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Log in to the Employee IoT Device Portal with your Hamilton username and password.
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In the Access Details section, click on the Access Type drop-down and select Hamilton Devices (see note below).
Some employees may have additional options listed in the Access Type drop-down, depending on their department or role. Choose the access type that is most appropriate for the device being registered.
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In the Endpoint Details section, enter the MAC address and a description of the device to be registered. The description should include the type of device in order to make identification easier later.
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Click Submit.
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The next screen will show the pre-shared key for the device, and you will also receive a confirmation email which includes this information. The PSK can then be used to join this device to the Hamilton IoT network.
Managing Device Registrations
To manage a college-owned IoT device registration, follow the same steps used for employee-owned devices.
More information
Known Issues
The following devices are known to not work with the Hamilton IoT network, due to various technical limitations:
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Device discovery will not work after initial setup. |
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Only the mobile apps are affected. The streaming devices should work. |