Preferred approach (more reliable): The new BSMH F5 VPN that was rolled out in March 2020 ( instructions).As of 3/16/20, there are two pathways to VPN access - either of which can be utilized: This enables access to shared drives/network folders, Sharepoint/IRIS, lync/skype, and other applications. VPN allows you to connect a BSMH laptop to the BSMH network from a remote location. Check out this excellent four minute introduction to WebEx youtube video. You can obtain your WebEx username and password by going to our WebEx site and clicking the 'Forgot username or Password' link. On 3/13/20 WebEx accounts were requested for all active staff and faculty. It does require IT to specifically grant you a WebEx account. WebEx is web-based conferencing and collaboration tool for conducting virtual meetings and other gatherings. Your username and password are your usual ADS username and password. It does require that you already have Symantec VIP 2-Factor. It's like a lightweight version of your Outlook desktop client. Everyone who already has access to Outlook e-mail can utilize OutlookWeb. OutlookWeb is a web-based flavor of Outlook which enables you to access your email, calendar, and contacts remotely. If you’re on a WebEx or conference call, you should always be on mute if you are not speaking. The Plantronics Voyager 5200 ( link) is often recommended because of it’s good quality, comfort, and excellent background noise cancellation. A Bluetooth headset will produce good audio and you won’t have to hold a phone to your head or yell at your laptop. Most of us will be better off calling the conference number listed in the webex invite with an actual phone. A few people may be lucky enough that the physical location of their laptop and the particular acoustics of their room produce decent audio, but the majority of us will not sound good on their laptop microphone.
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