Connect to Network

Network Services 

Montclair State University provides a comprehensive suite of network services designed to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for students, faculty, staff, and guests across campus.

Wireless Access is powered by the encrypted MSU-Secure network, ensuring protected connectivity on personal devices, along with eduroam, which enables seamless access at thousands of participating institutions worldwide. Users can easily manage their registered devices through the My Device Portal, a centralized tool for adding, editing, removing, or reporting lost or stolen devices.

For situations requiring maximum performance, the University offers Wired Connections in faculty and staff offices and most residential halls. This direct network access is ideal for data-intensive activities, such as large file transfers, streaming, gaming, and printing, delivering faster speeds and lower latency.

Guest Services provide convenient, secure options for campus visitors to get connected quickly through self-registration or sponsored access, with support for a variety of devices and operating systems.

Together, these services ensure a seamless, secure, and efficient networking experience across campus, whether connecting wirelessly, through a wired connection, or as a guest.

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Campus Network

Connect to the Right Network:

  • Use MSU-Secure, a encrypted secure network recommended for students, faculty, and staff with a Montclair State NetID and password.
  • Use MSU-Guest, a secured guest network intended for visitors available through a self registration guest process.
  • Use eduroam if you are visiting from a participating institution or prefer to connect using your home organization credentials

MSU‑Secure:

Easy-to-follow setup guides are available for all major platforms:

  • MSU Secure
  • MSU Secure (Android)
  • MSU Secure (MacOS)
  • MSU Secure (Windows 11)

MSU-Guest: See Guest Services Tab 

Eduroam Access:

The University also supports eduroam (education roaming), allowing faculty, staff, students, and visitors from participating institutions to securely connect on campus and at over 5,000 institutions worldwide using their home organization credentials.

Together, these services provide a seamless, secure, and flexible wireless experience on campus and beyond.

Montclair State University offers reliable hardwired network connectivity in faculty and staff offices, as well as in most student residential halls. This direct connection provides a stable and high-performance network experience for campus users.

For optimal performance, IT recommends using a wired connection for activities that demand higher speed and lower latency, such as data-intensive applications, streaming large files, online gaming, and printing. Wired access ensures consistent connectivity and enhanced network efficiency.

Wired data jacks are available in select residence hall rooms. To activate or troubleshoot a connection, please submit an IT Service Desk Ticket and include the data jack ID number (located on the jack) to ensure proper connectivity.

Montclair State University provides seamless and secure network access for guests through our Guest Connect service. Whether you're visiting campus for a short time or need temporary connectivity, our tools make it easy to get online quickly.

Access Options

Guest Connect: Register Your Device – Quickly register your personal device for temporary network access

Guest Connect: Self Registration – Self-service option for visitors to create their own guest credentials

Guest Connect: Sponsored Guest / Sponsor Guest – Faculty and staff can sponsor guests who require extended or pre-approved access

Guest Device Setup Guides

MSU Guest Mac OS – Instructions for connecting Apple devices to the guest network

MSU Guest Windows 11 – Step-by-step support for Windows devices

For information on access to the campus VPN, please view the self-service portal knowledge base. 

Got a Montclair NetID?

Use the MSU Secure Network. It is the recommended option for all students, faculty, and staff.

Networking Guide

The Network and Communications Infrastructure (NCI) team delivers the secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity that powers Montclair State University’s academic, administrative, and campus life experiences.

From secure wireless access to guest connectivity and device registration, NCI ensures the university community stays connected anywhere, anytime, and on any approved device.

These tools and resources are designed to ensure a smooth, efficient, and reliable networking experience for all campus users.

Key Topics 

MAC Address - Learn what a MAC address is and how it's used to identify devices on the network.

MAC Address (MacBook) - Instructions for locating the MAC address on macOS devices 

MAC Address (Windows Machine) - Steps to find your MAC address on Windows systems. 

Tips for Using the Campus Wireless Network - Best Practices for maintaining a strong and reliable connection 

Wireless Interference - Guidance on identifying and minimizing common sources of signal interference

Register my Device

The My Device Portal is a centralized platform for managing all devices registered to the Montclair State University network.

Users can easily add, update, or remove devices connected to the MSU Secure network, as well as report lost or stolen devices to help maintain account security.

Members of the Montclair State University community may register up to 10 internet-capable devices. To register a device, you will need its MAC address. Instructions for locating your device’s MAC address can be found on the manufacturer’s website or support documentation.

My Device Portal

Manage Your Devices

Add a Device

Montclair State University members may register up to 10 internet-capable devices.
To register your device, you will need to know its MAC address.

Check your device’s manufacturer’s websites to learn how to obtain the MAC addresses for your particular devices.

Edit a Device

Changed your device's name or got a new MAC address? You can update your registered device details anytime right from your dashboard.

Remove an Old Device

Hit your 10-device limit or upgrading to something new? Easily delete your old devices to free up space for your new tech.

Lost or Stolen Device?

Protect your account. If your registered device goes missing, report it immediately to disconnect it from the campus network and keep your NetID secure.