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AirYork configuration and connection instructions for Windows 7

Step 1 - Configure your device to obtain network settings automatically

  1. Right click on the wireless icon in the task bar located at the bottom right of your screen and select Open Network and Sharing Center.

  2. Select Change Adapter Settings from the left-hand sidebar.

  3. In the Network Connections window, right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties.

  4. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) have check marks beside them. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

  5. In the General tab, ensure Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click on Advanced.

  6. In the DNS tab, un-check the check box which reads Register this connection's address in DNS.

  7. In the WINS tab, ensure that the Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP check box is selected.

  8. Click OK to close all open windows.

Step 2 - Select the AirYork network and connect

  1. Click on the wireless network icon in the task bar located at the bottom right of your screen.

  2. Select AirYork and click Connect.

Step 3 - Log in using your Passport York account username and password

  1. Open up a browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. The browser should be redirected to the AirYork login page as shown below, otherwise type in any URL such as www.yorku.ca.

  2. Enter your Passport York username and password and click Log in.

Once authenticated, you should be connected to the Internet.

How do I get help?

If you are experiencing problems after following the above steps, answers to some frequently asked questions and other helpful hints can be found on the AirYork Self Helppage:

AirYork Self Help

If you need further help you can contact the helpdesk at ithelp@yorku.ca or 416-736-5800.

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