The University of Chicago has a faculty, student, staff, and research population with diverse computing requirements. Wireless Internet of Things (IoT) technology is everywhere. Wireless IoT devices are Internet-enabled devices without a keyboard. Gaming consoles, robot vacuums, doorbell security cameras, and other Internet-enabled wireless household appliances are common examples.

IoT Self-Registration makes it easier and safer to securely connect wireless IoT devices on campus and at remote UChicago locations.

If you have a business need for a DHCP reservation for your wireless IoT device, please submit a separate DHCP Reservation Request to the NetEng team. If approved, they will reserve an IP address and register the device for you.

Intended Users

This service is available to the following users with a valid CNetID:

• Students
• Faculty
• Researchers
• Staff

This service is not available to:

• Alumni
• UChicago Medicine customers
• Anyone without a valid CNetID

Restrictions

Wireless IoT devices are restricted to SSID uchicago-iot. Wireless IoT devices may NOT join Eduroam, uchicago-secure, uchicago-guest, or any other Wireless LAN (WLAN).

Register Wireless IoT Devices

To register wireless IoT devices, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter uchicago-iot.uchicago.edu in an internet browser to display the IoT Device Registration Homepage. Select the Register IoT Device button at the bottom of the page.
   
   
   
2. Enter your CNetID and password, then select Log In.
   
   
   
3. The Unified Visitor Management page will display.
   
   For users who are ONLY authorized to register IoT devices, the Devices tile is the only option.
   
   
   For users who are authorized to register IoT devices AND to create Guest accounts, the page offers two options: ClearPass Guest and Devices. Select Devices to continue the process of registering a wireless IoT device.
   
   
   
4. The Device Manager page displays. There are 5 possible functions under Device Management. Only administrators  have access to all 5 functions. All other users authorized to register wireless IoT devices will only have access to the Create New Device and Manage Devices options. 
   
   
   
5. To add a wireless IoT device, select Create New Device to display the Create Device page and fill out the following information:
   • MAC Address: Enter the device's 12 digit MAC address. This is usually on a sticker attached to the device. It may be entered as 12 digits with no punctuation (1234567890AB), separated with dashes every 2 characters (12-34-56-78-90-AB) or separated with colons (12:34:56:78:90:AB). Letters may be either UPPER CASE or lower case.
   • Device Name: enter a short description of the device, such as Xbox, PS5, or Alexa.
   • Notes: provide any additional helpful information, such as the purpose the device will serve.
   • Account Expiration: defaults to 1 year, but user may select a shorter period of time
   • I certify: check each of the boxes confirming your device is not one of the named device types. 
   • Terms of Use: check the box to acknowledge you have read and accept the Wireless IoT Terms of Use.
     
6. Select the Create button to register the IoT device. 
7. Wireless IoT Terms of Use may be viewed by selecting the link in Terms of Use.
    
   
   
8. The following Receipt will be generated after selecting Create.
   
   
   
9. Manage Devices is available to any of the fields originally entered on the Create Device page. Only network administrators can view and edit all IoT devices. Other users will only see the devices created by other users in their same operator profile.
   
10. Select Back to Devices to continue, or Logout to end the session.

For any questions, contact IT Services.