Wireless Access
eduroam
Description
- eduroam is a Wi-Fi Internet access service that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions using their home credentials. You can learn more about eduroam here https://www.eduroam.org/what-is-eduroam.
How do I get it?
- Check that the institution you will be visiting is an eduroam participant at eduroam Institution List.
- Configure your computer or wireless device & connect to eduroam wireless network:
We recommend you print these instructions before you visit another institution.
AirYorkGUEST
AirYorkGUEST is for On-campus visitors to the University who require Wi-Fi access to the Internet.
- Maximum duration of a login session is 8 hours. Upon reaching this session time limit, the connection to the AirYorkGUEST network will be terminated without warning. However, you can register again for another 8-hour session.
- IMPORTANT: AirYorkGUEST cannot be used by the community that normally uses either AirYorkPLUS or eduroam.
How do I get it?
Self Registration Process
Watch the AirYorkGUEST email instructional video or follow the instructions below: https://youtu.be/b11jExMVxhE
AirYork Guest setup video transcript
- Connect to the AirYorkGUEST network In the list of available wireless networks, select AirYorkGUEST. See screenshot of Wifi settings on a device with AirYork Guest selected
- Get redirected to the AirYorkGUEST splash screen and enter your information
- You will be redirected to the AirYorkGUEST Service Registration Page. Select an authentication method - email or sms. Accept the terms and conditions. If you provide your email address then you will get 10 mins of internet access to check your mail and click on the validation link. See screenshot of authentication method choices.
- Receive and confirm the the verification message and start using the Internet Click on the validation link on the email you received to start accessing the internet or enter the verification code you received via SMS in the Service Registration Website. See screenshot of sample email for network access activation. See screenshot of access granted message.
