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Apple Mac OS X

York St John University uses a network access system which requires all users to have a York St John University user account before you can access the network with your Apple Mac. Your user account is allowed to register up to 5 devices. This may include your laptop, smartphone, tablet and games console.

System Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.8.0 Mountain Lion
  • Mac OS X 10.7.4 Lion.
  • Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard.
  • Fully up to date with Apple Security updates. Instructions on how to keep your computer updated can be found here.
  • Fully licensed and up to date Anti Virus Software.
  • Web Browser with no web proxy settings

1. Connect to the YSJ wireless network:

  • Open your wireless network connection utility.
  • Select to join the network "YSJ"
  • This should be seen as an open network and no password is required at this point.

2. How to register your Apple Mac OS X

  • You are asked to register your device when you connect to the YSJ wireless network for the first time. When you open your browser you will be redirected to the device registration page.
  • You can choose to register your device up to 14 days before you visit the University by visiting the following page:https://8200ap.yorksj.ac.uk/registration/RemoteReg.jsp This page is not restricted to the University network and can be completed externally.
  • Please note, if you do not connect your Apple Mac OS X to the wired network for 14 days, you will need to register again upon reconnection.

3. Registering your Apple Mac OS X

  • Once the registration page loads, Select to Register your computer using your University user account.
  • The next page asks for your login details, please enter your details in the boxes provided and click continue.
  • Once you have successfully entered your username and password your device will be registered. You will then be shown a screen showing you a timer. Please allow the time to complete as your network connection is configured.
  • You have now successfully registered your device. Please close your browser when requested.

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)