Wireless Networks Supported By Common Device Types
The university wireless network supports numerous device types and operating systems. The tables below include many of the more popular devices that can connect to the GVSU network along with the network to use (SSID).
|
Device Type |
Operating System |
Network to use |
How to Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer; Laptop |
Windows 10/11 |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Computer; Laptop |
Apple macOS |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Computer; Laptop |
Chrome OS |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Computer; Laptop |
Linux |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Phone; Tablet |
Windows Surface |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Phone; Tablet |
Android |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Phone; Tablet |
iPhone/iPad |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Phone; Tablet |
Kindle Fire |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Gaming System |
Nintendo Switch |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Nintendo Wii U |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Nintendo 3DS |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Playstation 4 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
PlayStation 5 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Playstation Vita |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Steam Deck |
GV-Faculty-Staff (for Faculty/Staff), GV-Student (for students) |
|
|
Gaming System |
Xbox One |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Gaming System |
Xbox Series X/S |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Apple TV1 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Apple HomePod1 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Amazon FireTV1 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Amazon Echo1 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Roku2 |
GV-GameNet |
|
|
Home Audio/Video |
Smart TV |
GV-GameNet |
1 Device features (e.g., such as audio/video streaming or screen mirroring) that require the home audio/video device to be on the same network as the connecting device will not work
2 Roku does not support all of the Wi-Fi frequencies (channels) used by the campus wireless network. The device may be able to connect to nearby APs configured on supported channels, but signal levels may be low or unreliable.
Unsupported Devices
|
Device Type |
Operating System |
Unsupported Reason |
|---|---|---|
|
Gaming System |
Nintendo Wii (Original) |
The Nintendo Wii requires support for 802.11b, which is disabled on the campus wireless network. (Will connect to Wired Ethernet port with Wii supported Ethernet adapter.) |
|
Gaming System |
PlayStation 3 |
Network card driver prevents connection to SSID with MAB (MAC Authentication Bypass). |
|
Home Audio/Video |
Google Home |
In order to complete setup, the Google Home requires that both the Home and the phone be on the same SSID and IP address space. |
|
Home Audio/Video 2 |
Chromecast |
Chromecast requires both the casting device and the display be on RFC 1918 network addressing which is not in use on the GVSU network. |
|
Smart TV |
Element brand (some models) |
Some Element brand TVs will not work on an ‘Open’ WiFi network. GV-GameNet uses ‘Open’ WiFi with MAC-based Authentication. (Will connect to Wired Ethernet if TV has Ethernet port) |