How to Use a University Laptop from Home

Introduction

To use a University owned laptop at home you must have Internet access, a VPN account and be able to log on to the laptop. This document will assist you in making sure the device is configured properly and will walk you through the steps required to logon to the device.

Log On To the Laptop

Every University owned laptop uses McAfee Endpoint Encryption software to protect the data on the hard-drive.  You must have an account on the laptop in order to log on.  If you don’t have an account, or are unsure, contact Customer Support at (913) 588-7995.

If you have never logged on to the laptop or it has been more than 30 days, you should log on to the laptop while still on campus.  Use an Ethernet cable (see picture below) for network access (wireless is not good enough).  Try to log on to the computer.  Use your network password at the log on screen. 

If you can’t log on to the computer, wait 15 minutes, reboot the computer, and then try again.  If you still can’t log on to the device, call  Customer Support at (913) 588-7995.

VPN Access

You must have University VPN access.  If you have already have VPN access  you can skip this section.  Note:  Hospital VPN access is not sufficient.

1. You can sign up for University VPN access at myKUMC (http://my.kumc.edu).
2. Select the “SERVICES” tab.
3. Click on the link “VPN Client Request Form”
4. Fill out the form to request University VPN access.
5. It can take 24 hours to be approved for University VPN access.

Internet Connection

You must have access to the Internet at home.  A broadband connection such as a cable-modem or DSL is recommended.

Connecting to the University network

1. Log on to the computer at home.
2. You will typically get a second (Novell) logon screen.  Hit the Cancel button if it shows up.
3. When the desktop comes up, connect to the Internet.
4. Open an Internet browser and  go to: https://vpn.kumc.edu
5. It will ask for your username and password.  Use your Novell network username and password.  That is the same username and password that is used to logon to your computer at work.
6. Hit the “OK” button.
7. If you were successful, there will be an icon  in the bottom right corner of the screen.
8. Right click on the Novell icon  in the bottom right corner of the screen and select “Novell Login …”.
   
   
9. Log on using your Novell network username and password.