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Connecting your device to YSJ Wireless

You can connect your own equipment to our wireless network in a number of locations on the main campus wherever you see this symbol:

YSJ-Wifi-sign

The YSJ wireless network is also available at the Grange and Lord Mayor's Walk Residence.

Once you have established that your device meets the minimum requirements to access the network please read the appropriate guide to connecting your device below:

York St John University Network Access:  Terms of Service

The Network Access Service:

  • The University provides access to the internet for its members through the campus network infrastructure. This is implemented via wired and wireless technologies as part of a managed network service.
  • The service is managed by the Information Learning Services department and such is subject to modification and change as required. The service is also provided as is, with no warranty implied or given.
  • ILS department provides and maintains the network infrastructure up to and including the data outlet or wireless access point.

The following guidelines and responsibilities are to ensure the smooth operation and continuous service for both individuals and fellow users.

User Responsibilities:

  • Users are responsible for any equipment they wish to connect to the network.
  • Users agree that it is their responsibility for correctly configuring or adjusting settings on their systems to connect with the network.
  • Users must ensure wherever possible that their equipment is free of viruses and ensure that they are running up to date, working anti-virus software. Systems that are detected as being infected may be disconnected without notice.
  • Users agree to maintain their equipment with the latest firmware and operating system patches.
  • By connecting to this service users agree that network traffic will be monitored or logged for the purposes of maintenance, development and investigation of problems with the service. This data may also be used by the University to comply with any legal request.

Conditions of Use:

  • Users shall only configure their systems to use the network address allocated by the service (DHCP).
  • Systems connected to the network cannot be used to provide services such as DHCP or DNS. Please contact the ILS helpdesk if you are unsure about the use of a particular piece of software.
  • Users   must not use any equipment connected to the Service for monitoring network traffic.  Any User found to be undertaking such activity shall be liable for disciplinary action by the University and may be liable for prosecution under law.

This statement is in addition to the University Acceptable Use Policy as well as any other applicable policies.

http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/aup

 

You can contact the ICT Helpdesk in the following ways:

  • Visit the Information desk on the Ground floor of the Fountains Learning Centre.
  • E: helpdesk@yorksj.ac.uk
  • T 01904 876696 (9am to 6pm Monday to Friday)