Request for ResNet Network Access

ResNet uses a network registration system called NetReg. NetReg requires all users to register their computers with a NetID before connecting. For more information on registration see our NetReg page.

This form is only for residents that can not receive a NetID regularly through UW-Madison and will be staying in UW-Madison University Housing for an extended period of time. Residents with questions about NetID's should visit DoIT's NetID activation page.

Form to Request Access to ResNet without a NetID

Instructions for form

Choose your location from the drop down menu and then fill in the required information.

• Your Data Jack Number - The jack number is listed on your ResNet wall plate next to the red data jack. It should have a 'D' in the hyphenated part of the code. For example: 350-D024.
  
  
• Your Computer's Ethernet (MAC) Address - Every network card has a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address. This address binds your network card to your IP address to receive data. The MAC or physical address will look something like these examples:
  00-19-D2-1A-50-D7
  00:18:B7:2C:48:E1
  
  This is different from your network card's IP address which will start with 146.151 or 172.XXX.
  
  
• Locate your operating system below to discover how to find your computer's Ethernet MAC address.
  
  
  • Windows Vista, XP, NT, 2000 Systems: Click the Start button, choose Run, and in the new window, type CMD. A black screen will appear, in this screen type ipconfig /all. Your card's MAC address will be the physical address.
    
    
  • Windows 95/98/ME Systems: Click the Start button, choose Run, and in the new window, type WINIPCFG and press Enter. Your MAC address will appear in the Adapter Address window.
    
    
  • Macintosh Systems: Select the Apple Menu, choose the System Preferences option, and the Network control panel. Select the TCP/IP tab. Find the physical address or MAC address.