AirYorkPlus provides wireless Internet access to York community members featuring improved security, performance, convenience and mobility.
AirYorkPLUS is the wireless access service available at York University, featuring:
Single sign on
Once you configure your Wi-Fi client (laptop or tablet computer, smartphone, etc.) with your Passport York credentials, the client will automatically connect to AirYorkPLUS as soon as it is within range of an AirYorkPLUS access point.
Security
Network traffic is encrypted between the client and the AirYorkPLUS access point.
Performance
Better performance in high-density settings such as lecture halls and libraries where many Wi-Fi clients are active simultaneously.
Note: Most performance improvement are available only to Wi-Fi devices with dual-band radios. For further details, please consult UIT's recommendations on selecting/purchasing a Wi-Fi client device for use on-campus at York.
How do I get it?
Configure and connect to AirYorkPLUS as per instructions for the operating system of your device below:
- Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 SP1
- Mac OSX 10.7 and up
- Chromebook
- Android
- Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch)
If you encounter any problems then please run the AirYorkPLUS Setup Application ( Windows Operating Systems only).This is a UIT approved script that will automatically configure the necessary settings on the device.
How do I get help?
Common troubleshooting questions:
Contact the help desk at askit@yorku.ca