Wi-Fi Device Discovery on eduroam and Berkeley-IoT

Wireless devices have multiple methods of discovering other devices on a wireless network. The two most popular manufacturers use AirPlay and AirPrint (Apple macOS/iOS), mDNS (multicast DNS) and Wi-Fi Aware (Google Android/ChromeOS). 

Discovery makes it as easy to print to a wireless printers, access wi-fi scanners, or controll Internet of Things devices like smart lightbulbs as it is a home.

Using Wi-Fi Device Discovery

There is no specific "discovery" registration steps users must perform, all eduroam accounts and Berkeley-IoT devices are supported automatically. 

Before you begin, make sure either:

• You have access to eduroam (setup instructions), or
• Your device is registered for  Berkeley-IoT (setup instructions)

Then, select your product below and follow the corresponding setup instructions.

Example: clicking on the cast button in YouTube music will let you discovery Google speakers and assistants. 

• Devices can be on any combination of eduroam or Berkeley-IoT
  • Devices that need to communicate with each other must be registered under the same account
  • Wireless users are not able to discover devices registered by other people
  • Wired and wireless devices are not able to discover each other
• Devices should be actively on the Wi-Fi, some may need to be brought out of "sleep" mode
• Devices should ensure they have all necessary drivers and settings to ensure services
• Devices in residential halls are not able to discover devices on Campus and devices on Campus are unable to discover devices in the residential halls
• Devices connected to the wired port of an AP (like in some of the residential halls) are considered wired devices and are not discoverable

NOTE: Registering a device with SocReg will not make it discoverable. SocReg is primarily for wired devices, the GetOnline service and Berkeley-IoT are for wireless devices.

You can check the documentation for your device to see if it uses a discovery protocol compatible with the UC Berkeley wireless networks. The following are known to work:

• Apple AirPlay
• Apple AirPrint
• Apple iTunes
• Amazon FireTV
• DIAL (Discovery and Launch)
• DLNA Media
• DLNA Print
• Google Cast
• Microsoft File and Print Sharing
• Remote Management Utilities
• SSDP (Simple Service Discovery)