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Cornell DNS and Host Registration Service: Register a Device

This article applies to: Wired Network


Register a computer or device on the network if your subnet is configured for DHCP

To register a computer or device, first connect the computer or device to the network. If the device has both a wired and wireless connection, you will need to connect the device using both connections and register both the wired and wireless MAC addresses.

  1. Connect the computer or device to the network.
  2. Start your computer/device and open an Internet browser.
  3. Go to the Cornell Network registration and Security System page. (This page may open automatically.)
  4. Complete the online registration.
  5. Reboot the device.

If you are unable to get online or are experiencing other connection issues, contact the IT Service Desk for help.

All network devices must be registered on the network per Policy 5.7, Network Registry.

Register a computer or device on the network if your subnet is not configured for DHCP

To register a device on the network manually, see our How to Comply with Network Registration Policy article.

All network devices must be registered on the network per Policy 5.7, Network Registry.

About the Cornell DNS and Host Registration Service

See our Use the DNS Database article for information.

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Last updated: 

Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 9:15am

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IT Professionals

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