How do I connect to WiFi on campus and in the residence halls?

Get Connected

YSU has upgraded and remediated WiFi in all academic buildings and Maag Library.  WiFi capacity access has doubled and all new standard equipment has been installed. The fountain area outside Kilcawley house and the M70 lot near the stadium have outside WiFi access.  Look for the Y Zone signage.

To connect to WiFi, select either YSU_WiFi or YSU_Guest using your YSU username and password. Your username is the section of your email address before the “@student.ysu.edu”.   For example, if your email address is ptpenguin@student.ysu.edu, your Username is ptpenguin. If you have any questions or need assistance with your password,  check out this our article for how to reset your password.

YSU Housing

The following housing locations are managed by YSU Information Technology Services.  Join these networks using the following information in the specified locations:

• Kilcawley House, Lyden House, Cafaro House 
  YSU_WiFi, Use YSU username and password to join.
  YSUHousing_Guests,  Open network with limited bandwidth for friends and family
   
• Buechner Hall
  YSU_WiFi, Use YSU Username and Password to join
  YSU_Guest, Open network with limited bandwidth for family and friends
  To connect gaming and other devices, please contact the YSU Service Desk.

Other Housing Locations

Courtyards, Lofts, Edge and Enclave networks are privately managed.  Please use the contacts below for support.

• Courtyards,  Contact RISE at (330)941-1999*
• Lofts, Edge & Enclave,  Contact your building manager for details.*

Connecting Android Devices to YSU_WiFi

Select YSU_WiFi
Enter the following information in the settings:
1. EAP Method: Select PEAP
2. Phase 2 Authentication: Select MSCHAPV2
3. CA Certificate: Select Use System Certificates
4. Online Certificate Status: Select Do Not Validate
5. Domain: Enter ysu.edu
6. Identity: YSU username​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
7. Anonymous Identity:  Skip
8. Password: YSU Password
9. Advanced: (If available) 
10. Look for Randomized Mac and change to Use Device Mac
11. Click Connect.
 

IT Service Desk

The Service Desk is your first point of contact for technical questions regarding University systems and software.   

• Phone: (330) 941-1595, 24 /7
• Email to Ticket: servicedesk@ysu.edu
• Walkup: Kilcawley Center,  1st floor Located behind Jamba Juice, 8:00 – 5:00

 *Unfortunately,  the Service Desk is unable to assist you with network connection issues occuring in Enclave, Loft, Courtyard and Edge.