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Wireless Device Registration is intended for devices where WPA2-enterprise authentication is not possible, and where the Web Portal, Device Login, or Login API methods do not fit the needs of the intended use of the device. This might include devices which agressively sleep and therefore don't retain a DHCP lease between short periods of use (Ex: Eye-Fi card, TV's, media players, and many sensors).

Wired Device registration is also for single user devices who have a Wired LAWN port available. It is important to note that if you register a device, you are responsible for any and all use (or abuse) of the device.

Wireless Requirements

• Devices must be compatible with GTother, which requires support for WPA2-PSK, and DHCP.
• Devices that support WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) cannot be registered.
• The Device owner must have a valid GT Account with access to LAWN enabled (all current faculty, staff, and students have access to the LAWN enabled by default).
• Do NOT register devices you are not willing to take complete responsibility for.

Wired Requirements

• Devices must support DHCP.
• A wired LAWN port must be available during the registration process.
• The Device owner must have a valid GT Account with access to LAWN enabled (all current faculty, staff, and students have access to the LAWN enabled by default).
• Do NOT register devices you are not willing to take complete responsibility for.

Device Registration Process

Wireless Devices

Because this service relies solely on the MAC address of the device, we cannot at this time offer a way for end-users to register their devices directly. Authorized members of the Georgia Tech IT community have access to device registration tools, which will allow them to register a device under the GT Account of the device owner once they have verified that the use of Device Registration is appropriate.

• Faculty and Staff: should contact their Departmental CSR. If the CSR does not have authorization to register devices, a request can be made to support@oit.gatech.edu to enable that authorization.
• Students Living in Residence Halls: should contact the Wreck Techs via their website to request device registration.
• Anyone: can bring their devices to the OIT Technology Support Center (Clough Building Room 215)

Once the device is registered, it is best to turn OFF your device and wait at least 10 minutes before attempting to connect to the GTother SSID. The Pre-shared Key for GTother can be found here.

Currently, all registered devices are placed on the same network as users of "GTother", the captive portal network. The registration process simply acts as a proxy to authenticate on that network for you. A brief network delay (about 5 seconds) may occur when first connecting to GTother each session before traffic is allowed to flow freely.

Wired Devices

Any authorized LAWN user can register a wired device given the following procedure:

1. Make note the wired MAC address of the device.
2. Plug the device into the Wired LAWN port.
3. Authenticate the device by either opening a web browser and authenticating or using Device Login.
4. Once the device is on the network, open a browser to http://register.lawn.gatech.edu.
5. Authenticate to the registration site.
6. Once in the application, a button to "Register Wired Device" should appear. Click that button.
7. On the form, select the wired MAC address you are registering from the pull down list (there may only be one) and fill in the rest of the requested information.
8. Once you complete registration, the next time you plug your device into wired LAWN, you should not need to authenticate.

Registration Renewal, Re-registration, and Expiration

Registrations must be renewed by the device owner every four months. This can be done at http://register.lawn.gatech.edu. An email reminder including this link will be sent to the device owner prior to the expiration of the registration.

Devices which remain inactive for more than 40 days will be expired, requiring the device owner to renew the registration.

Devices must be Re-registered after 1 year by a member of the Georgia Tech IT community.

Be aware: The device owner is responsible for any use (or misuse) of any device registered under their account. Devices which have been lost or stolen, transferred, or no longer in use, should be deleted from the device listing at http://register.lawn.gatech.edu.

Please contribute to the forums on this page to communicate feedback based on your experiences, including working and non-working configurations/features. Send other feedback to lawn-feedback@lists.gatech.edu

Please note that the forums are not meant as a replacement for the official OIT help system ServiceDesk (which can be reached via email, support@oit.gatech.edu, or via the phone at 404-894-7173).