Introduction
You should have been provided this link because you have a new Windows computer that is configured for a CSCS remote setup. This guide will take you through all the steps to get your computer set up.
Requirements
Internet connection of at least 10Mb/s (please see Home Networking and Connection Issues for recommendations)
Ethernet cable to connect the computer directly to your internet router (preferred) or the name of your WiFi and the password to connect.
If a desktop computer you'll also need a monitor, mouse and keyboard.
For a 10Mb/s internet connection the download & setup time is approximately 1.5-2 hours hours. On a 100Mb/s connection it is approximately 30-45 minutes.
Instructions
- If possible, connect your computer to the network by plugging in an ethernet cable (preferred as it will be more reliable)
- Connect the computer to the mains, and power it on.
- Choose a language (only required when multiple languages are installed), locale, and keyboard.
- Connect it to a wireless or wired network with internet access. If using wireless, enter your home Wi-Fi information.
- Enter your Clinical School email (medschl) and you should be re-directed to our sign-in page (see below). Please enter your MINTS password to sign in to the device.
- You will see a message saying "..Device is setting it up, please wait and do not turn off the device" or similar. For a 10Mb/s internet connection the download & setup time is approximately 1.5-2 hours hours. On a 100Mb/s connection it is approximately 30-45 minutes. (Hint: You may want to let this run overnight)
- During this time the following will happen:
- Basic computer set up
- Windows settings & security settings such as the Firewall, logon settings, BitLocker encryption
Software will be downloaded & installed:
- During this time the following will happen:
- When the setup is complete, you will be prompted to restart the PC (this is required as some of the software requires a reboot to finish setting up - e.g. Sophos Anti-Virus)
- What you should do next
- Log into the Computer using your normal "crsid" and MINTS password. If the PC has not finished synchronising (or you are using a Zoology / Biosci account) you may need to enter your email address as the username the first time.
Log into One drive using your "<crsid>@cam.ac.uk" email address and Raven password.
Note: Once you sign in to OneDrive your "Documents", "Desktop" and "Favourites" folders will redirect to OneDrive (any existing files will be uploaded automatically)- Launch the "Company Portal" application (search the Start menu for "Company Portal"):
If prompted, select the correct category (Medschool or Zoology) and click Done (If you are not prompted then this may have been pre-set): - Mapping network drives is the same as on other remote Windows devices - please see the guide page here: Mapping a Network Drive via VPN - Windows
- Installing applications - please visit "https://software.medschl.cam.ac.uk/" and select the software you need. You computer will be called "CSCS-<SerialNumber>" - the name can be confirmed by launching the Company Portal app, scrolling down the main page until you see "Devices", and you will see "This device" and the name underneath:
Alternatively, you should have Administrator rights on the PC, and can download and install applications yourself - if you cannot please contact the Service Desk to be made an administrator.
Confirming your setup:
What do they need to do to test?
Setting up Outlook (Office 365)
Adding an Office printer: Adding a printer
FAQ
Please see our FAQ pages for answers to common questions and issues: Intune FAQ's