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VU Play Wireless Network

UNIT is pleased to announce the release of the VUPlay Wireless Network campus wide. Using VUPlay, Students in your dorm will be able to attach their gaming devices wirelessly to Villanova’s Network using the instructions below.

Setting up gaming and streaming systems wirelessly at Villanova University

 

Registration and Setup

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1) While connected to the Villanova network with your computer, go to https://vuplay.villanova.edu and login with your Villanova credentials. 

 

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2)  Upon logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to register your device.  Many devices have the MAC address listed under “Settings,” “Network,” or “System information.”  

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For help finding the MAC address please check the manual. 

 

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3)   After Registration, you have the option to add additional devices or to manage existing ones.  The “Manage Devices” tab will show all machines you currently have registered and allow you to edit or remove systems.  Take note of the VUPlay Network Password listed at the top – you will need this when you first put your console on the VUPlay network. 

University Helpdesk

Call Us: 610-519-7777
M-Th 8am-10pm
F 8am-5pm
Sa-Su 12pm-8pm

Walk-ins: Falvey Library, First Floor
M-Th 9am-7pm
F 9am-5pm

Walk-ins: 
TechZone @ The Commons
Dobbin Hall
M-Th 8am-10pm
F 8am-5pm
Sa-Su 12pm-8pm

School of Law Helpdesk

Call Us: 610-519-7700
Walk-ins: Law Library Rm 104
M-F 9am-5pm

Classroom Technologies Hotline

610-519-5631

password

Once accepted as a student, please reset your password.  This password will be used for MyNova, Email, Blackboard, and any other single sign on page at the University.

wireless printing

Wifi Printing is currently NOT supported in the Residence Hall.  Unit recommends students connect with bluetooth enabled devices. 

limited

Internet Ready/SMART TV and Gaming devices, such as Apple TV, Roku, XBOX and others may have limited functionality with our network configurations.

Many students on campus may wish to connect to a VPrint printer using their own laptop. This is an option, however a print driver will have to be installed on the laptop. Visit this page for instructions.