MCSHS BYOx
Program
Connecting to BYOx with an OS-X (Mac) Device
Connecting with an OS-X Device
This process outlines how staff and students with Mountain Creek SHS identities can connect to
BYOx using an Apple Mac device. Different OS-X versions or devices may vary slightly.
Prerequisites
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Must be a DETE user (i.e. have a DETE identity and login details).
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Must be added to the Staff or Student Active Directory group
(<schoolcode>GG_UsrBYO<Staff/Student>).
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Must have OSX 10.10.4 or later installed to their MAC.
Connecting to BYOx network as a Staff member or Student
1.
Open your wireless settings and select ‘DETE-Guest’ network, uncheck the ‘Automatically
join this network’ button and select ‘Apply’.
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Open a browser and attempt to navigate to any site (i.e. https://byox.eq.edu.au).
Whatever site you try to connect to, you will be redirected to a BYOx login page.
3.
Enter your DETE network credentials, read and accept the terms and conditions and then
select “Log In”.
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The ‘Device ID’ field will automatically be populated, and a description of your device – e.g.
“My mac’ and select ‘Register’.
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5.
The Cisco Network Setup Assistant will attempt to launch java, select “Run”.
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Your device will attempt to Run, Select ‘Open’.
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Click “Start”.
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Enter your personal Mac device username and password as required and select “OK”.
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9.
Select “Exit”.
10. Select ‘Allow’
11. You are now connected to the DETE-BYOx network – Navigate to any webpage and enter
your DETE network username and password when prompted.
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Once you have on-boarded your device you will need to setup the school network folders (H
drive and G drive).
Navigate to the school website:
https://mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
It can also be found using these search words in google: ‘Mountain Creek SHS’.