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Guidelines for using personally-owned equipment

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Do you have a question that isn't addressed here? Please contact the IT Help Desk by sending an email to [email protected] to suggest an update.

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Be sure to test your chosen remote options prior to working remotely. If you need assistance, contact the IT Help Desk at x4357.

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Lab sites can be accessed anywhere.

Secure lab sites including FMS, HRIS, etc. will require the use of VPN.

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IT has developed a specific page for information about telecommuting during the COVID-19 event.   Please visit https://go.lbl.gov/

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http://gcal.lbl.gov

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LETS

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http://lets.lbl.gov

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TREX

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http://trex.lbl.gov

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VPN

If you need to access secure Lab websites, you will need to install and run Cisco VPN.

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Windows Network Drive

You can connect to a Windows network drive one of two ways:

  • Remote into your computer at work, using the software recommendations below. Connect to the drive as you normally would.
  • Turn on VPN and map to the drive(s) on the offsite computer. 
    • Instructions on mapping a drive for Windows and Mac.

Google Drive

To connect to Google Drive, simply go to Google Drive, you can also install Google Drive File Stream.

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Remote Desktop Options

Choose the Operating System below to see our recommendations. If you need help installing the software, contact the IT Help Desk.

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How to turn on RDP in Windows 10

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Telecommuting FAQ Pages

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The instructions to install Chrome Remote can be found here.

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Issues Connecting to the Lab

If you are able to connect to the network and access non-lab websites but cannot access lab resources or websites, it is possible that you have been blocked.

To remove a block, you will need to contact [email protected] or x4357 with your IP address.

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