Networking - Register a device as Unprotected

The following will remove the protected status from your devices wifi connection

1. Log into the UT Network Portal (https://network.utexas.edu/)
2. If you have not already, register the device
   1. Click "Register Wired Device" or "Register Wi-Fi Device" depending on your need.
   2. Fill out the information in for the form
      1. Finding the MAC address (https://www.wikihow.com/Find-the-MAC-Address-of-Your-Computer) - make sure you are getting the MAC address for the correct connection type (wired or Wi-Fi)
      2. For UT owned computers, please enter the computer name (How do I find my Computer Name?), for other UT owned devices, please start with the description with your department code (ex. "ENGR - Dr. Phd's wireless robot 1")
      3. Select "Unprotected" for the network profile
      4. 

Once registered, you can change the status later or delete the registration to put the device's connection back into a protected state

If you have any problems, please contact the Cockrell School IT Group at servicedesk@engr.utexas.edu