{"id":871,"date":"2020-04-02T15:31:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T20:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/facilities-planning-management\/?page_id=871"},"modified":"2021-06-10T10:32:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T15:32:53","slug":"how-do-i-set-up-my-desktop-computer-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/facilities-planning-management\/how-do-i-set-up-my-desktop-computer-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I set up my desktop computer, at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Step 1: Sign in, at work<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Before you take the computer home, you must sign in to the computer while it is on UWM’s network.<\/div>\n
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The computer will remember you, and when you get home, you should be able to sign in, with not problems.<\/div>\n
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Step 2: Download the VPN<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Use these directions<\/a> to download UWM’s Global Protect VPN. You will need this to access UWM’s network, shared file servers, or to get remote help from UITS.<\/div>\n
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Step 3: Back up all files<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Save all your files to a USB flash drive, to your email, or to Microsoft OneDrive.<\/div>\n
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If you need to use uFile, you will need to download the Global Protect VPN<\/a> before leaving campus. This will be the only way to access the uFile from home.<\/div>\n
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Step 4: Gather all computer gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n
You will need the computer tower, one or two monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, all power cords, and two Ethernet cables (they look like thicker telephone cables).<\/div>\n
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Note: If the keyboard and mouse are cordless, you’ll need the USB chip that goes with them.<\/em><\/div>\n

Step 5: Set computer up at home<\/strong><\/h3>\n