To connect to the hpu-gaming network:
Select any option that suggests manual entry or hidden network
If the device asks for a security type, select none.
TV:
Go to your settings menu and look for wireless networking.
Search for a Hidden SSID. Type in hpu-gaming (This is a case sensitive SSID)
If it asks for security settings or encryption, select none.
Your TV should now be connected to hpu-gaming.
Alexa:
Before beginning, you should try to set up your Alexa with a laptop with Wireless access before attempting it with a phone. On our network, laptops have had a much higher success rate of getting Alexa to connect.
Laptop:
Go to alexa.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon account.
Click on Begin Setup
Select your model of Alexa and follow the instructions on the website to set up your system.
Make sure to use the hpu-gaming information when connecting the Alexa device.
Phone Application:
Download the Alexa Application.
Follow the instructions for setting up your Alexa device.
Make sure to use the hpu-gaming information when connecting the Alexa device.
Google Home Devices:
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that any Google Home device will connect to the hpu-gaming network due to the fact that HPU uses an enterprise network. However, you can always attempt to set it up using the hpu-gaming network using the Google Home app from your mobile device.
Warnings:
- If you are connected to hpu-gaming, you will not be able to access HPU resources such as Blackboard, and may experience issues with other portions of the HPU website.
- hpu-gaming is not available in every building, and is primarily only accessible in student dorms and housing.
