Network / Comm Services

URI  networking is a complex computer network providing wired and wireless end point access to virtually every space on all URI campuses. URI Core networking represents the central network switches, inter-building, and internet connectivity needed to support common end points. These end points may be any connected device such as computers, printers, facilities devices, cell phones, game devices, wireless access points, and telephones. Various university systems require access to the URI network either wireless or wired to perform functions commonly related to facilities management, security controls, and a wide variety of modern convenience systems. If you suspect a service interruption of an existing network interface or require more information please contact the IT Service for assistance.

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Knowledge Articles

  • Android – How to Find the MAC Address
    Android – How to Find the MAC Address 1. Swipe down on the top of the screen and tap on the Settings icon represented by a gear. 2. Locate and tap on About Phone. 3. Locate and tap on…
  • Chromebook – How to Find the MAC Address
    Chromebook – How to Find the MAC Address 1. Click the Oval in the bottom right corner to bring up your options. 2. Click on the arrow next to your WiFi icon. 3. Click on the Information…
  • How to Connect Your Mac Computer to A Printer Using an IP Address
    How to Connect Your Mac Computer to A Printer Using an IP Address 1. Starting in System Preferences, go to Printers & Scanners. 2. This will open the Printers & Scanners interface. You…
  • How to Connect Your Windows Computer to A Printer Using an IP Address
    How to Connect Your Windows Computer to A Printer Using an IP Address 1. In Windows Settings, go to Devices. 2. Under the menu on the left hand side, select Printers & Scanners. 3….
  • iPhone – How to Find the MAC Address
    iPhone – How to Find a MAC Address 1. Tap on Settings 2. Tap on General 3. Tap on About 4. Locate Wireless Address. This is your MAC address. Congratulations! You have successfully…
  • iPhone – How To Turn Off Private Wi-Fi Address on iOS 15.4 or Later
    How to Turn Off Private Wi-Fi Address (MAC Address) 1. Starting in your Settings app on your iPhone, navigate to the Wi-Fi tab 2. Once in the Wi-Fi tab, click the i logo next to the Wireless…
  • Linux – How to Find the MAC Address
    Linux – How to Find the MAC Address NOTE: These steps/screenshots were taken from Ubuntu 18.04, other Linux distributions may have subtle differences. 1. Starting at the Desktop of the computer,…
  • Mac – How To Find the Device Name
    Mac – How To Find the Device Name 1. Go to your System Preferences by clicking the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and selecting the second option, System Preferences. 2. From…
  • Mac – How To Find the MAC Address
    Mac – How To Find the MAC Address 1. Go to your System Preferences by clicking the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and selecting the second option, System Preferences. 2.Go to…
  • Websites for File Size Reduction
    Issue: This article has a compilation of useful resources to use when you need to compress a file size. Solution: General Compression Tools Wecompress (https://www.wecompress.com/en/) …
  • Windows – How to Find the Device Name
    Windows – How to Find the Device Name 1. In the lower left corner locate the Search Bar. In it type Control Panel. 2. Click Open on the right to open your Control Panel. 3. Click on…
  • Windows – How to Find the MAC Address
    Windows – How to Find the MAC Address Below are three ways to locate the MAC Address on Windows devices. Method 1 1. Locate your Network icon in the bottom right corner. It may appear as a…
  • Windows – How to Find the Serial Number
    Windows – How to Find the Serial Number Click on the Search Bar in the bottom left corner and type in CMD. This will open up an option on the right called Command Prompt Click Run as…