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How to Connect an All-in-One for Work-at-Home

Making the Physical Connections

1. Make the appropriate connections to the back of the all-in-one.
   • Plug in the power cable to the power port on the back of the all-in-one.
   • A physical network connection is only required if you do not want to or can not use wireless.
   • Both the keyboard and mouse can be plugged into any USB port.

2. Turn the PC on and sign in as normal.

Connecting to Wi-fi (Skip if Using a Physical Network Cable)

1. Click on the network icon on the bottom-right hand of the Start bar near the system clock.

2. A list of available networks will populate. Select your home wireless network.

3. Select your network and click “Connect“.

4. Enter the network key for your wireless router. This can sometimes be located on the side or bottom of your router and/or modem. Click “Next“.

Connecting to VPN from Home

1. Click on the arrow on the bottom right hand of the Start bar near the system clock and right-click on the “Cisco VPN Access” icon. On the pop-up menu, click “Connect“.

2. If this is the first time connecting to VPN service please enter the text below as shown into the VPN field and click “Connect“.

3. Enter your full NetID information and click “Ok“.

4. Once a successful connection is made a prompt will appear and the icon for the Cisco VPN Access in the system try will appear with a lock.

The following tutorial will guide you through the process of connecting a printer while on-campus. Faculty and Staff members should review the purchasing process before engaging with the process for connecting a printer.

Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can unbox it and remove any orange tape you see. After plugging in the power and turning the printer on, allow the printer to initialize (most new printers will have a display to show you it’s progress). When the printer finishes initializing, just connect the usb printer cable from the printer to your computer. Windows 10 should automatically install the printer for you.

All printer purchases for faculty and staff on-campus use must appear on OIRT’s list of approved printer models. For the most up to date list of approved printer models, please contact the Purchasing Department. The purchase of any printer not on the list must be pre-approved by the CIO.

Determining if a Printer will be Directly Connected or On-Network

Faculty and Staff Members have the option of either making a direct or network connection to the printer. A direct connection is when a printer is connected to a single computer and an on-network printer means that multiple parties can print to it. Generally speaking, unless a printer is shared by three or more employees, users should request a direct connect printer.

If you are planning to use a direct connection, simply purchase any printer contained on the Purchasing Department’s list of approved models and follow the instructions for “Installing a Local Printer” in the “Connecting a Printer for Faculty and Staff Members” section below.

If your new printer will be on-network, please ask your department to contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) for USAN to investigate the viability of any data jacks in the vicinity of where the printer will be located. The full workflow for this process is shown in the following diagram.

Installing a Local Printer

Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can unbox it and remove any orange tape you see. After plugging in the power and turning the printer on, allow the printer to initialize (most new printers will have a display to show you it’s progress). When the printer finishes initializing, you can just connect the usb printer cable from the printer to your computer. Windows 10 should automatically install the printer for you.

Connecting to a Network Printer

Employees are able to add network printers to their own machines.

1. Do a search for printers, and click on “Printers & Scanners”
   

   

2. Click on “Add a printer or scanner”
   

   

3. The list will start to populate and if you find your printer you can click on it and then click on “Add device”, otherwise scroll down to the bottom of the list and select “The printer I wanted wasn’t listed”
   

   

4. In the new dialog box, select “Find a printer in the directory” and click “Next”
   

   

5. Search for your printer and double click on it when you find it
   

   

6. A box will let you know that the printer was successfully installed. Click “Next”
   

   

7. You can click on “Print a Test Page” to verify you are connected to the right printer otherwise click on “Finish”
   

   

The following PC laptop accessories for university-owned Apple MacBook Pro and Lenovo laptops may be purchased from our approved vendors. Please use the following PC laptop accessories list and vendor contact information below to help guide you when obtaining optional laptop accessories.

Lenovo PC Laptop Accessories

Only one A/C adapter will be provided with the new Lenovo laptops. If a user needs a second A/C adaptor they will need to order the part below. The A/C adapters for the current Lenovo laptops will not be compatible with the new models.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$54.99 from Lenovo
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$52.59 from CDW-G
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$54.99 from GovConnection.com

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Cost
Multi-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock – This model is essential for connecting more than one external monitor to up to three external monitors.	40AY0090US	1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	$204.40 from CDW-G
Multi-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock – This model can connect one 8K display and up to four 4K display external monitors.	40B00135US	1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	288.79 from CDW-G
Single and Dual-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock – This model supports a single external monitor setup or dual external monitor setups, up to two UHD 4K resolution monitors.	40AF0135US	2 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	$252.22 from CDW-G
Single Monitor Travel Hub or Docking Station	Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Features one ethernet port, one USB Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one USB-C power port.	4X90S92381	1 HDMI, 1 VGA	$82.28 from CDW-G

Keyboards will not need to be replaced for users that already have them. Users that are new to the PC laptop docking station setup may want to buy a wired USB keyboard. There are no IT requirements for purchasing keyboards; however, if users want to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
Wired USB Keyboard	Lenovo Preferred Pro II USB Keyboard – US English	4X30M86879	$26.17 from CDW-G

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external wired USB mice; however, if a user wants to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
USB Mouse	Lenovo Essential USB Mouse	4Y50R20863	$18.80 from CDW-G

There are no IT requirements for purchasing an external wireless keyboard and mouse combo set; however, if a user would like to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
Wireless Keyboard	Logitech MK850 Performance Keyboard and Mouse (wireless)	920-008219	$67.07 from CDW-G

Users ordering the ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 Multi-Monitor Docking Station will need an accompanying monitor with at least an HDMI connection.

For users who already have a monitor and wish to use it with one of the new docking stations, your existing monitor will need to have either HDMI or Display Port (DP) connection. If your monitor only has Display Port (DP), you will need an HDMI to Display Port (DP) adapter. Users should check their current monitor connections for compatibility; if new monitors are required or desired, please choose from the list below.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Features	Cost
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	63CFMAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$273.36 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 24″ model to purchase
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T24v-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	63D8MAR3US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: Yes Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$290.69 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 24″ model to purchase if the Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30, listed above, is unavailable or the user requires a built-in web camera
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision P24h-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 24″	63B3GAR6US	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$421.60 from CDW-G
24″ External Monitor	LG UltraGear 24GQ50B-B – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	24GQ50B-B	HDMI, DisplayPort	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: No	$157.85 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision P27q-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 27″	63A2GAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$394.66 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 27″ model to purchase
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T27hv-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 27″	63D6UAR3US	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: Yes Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$546.74 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T27i-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p)	63A4MAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$286.84 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	LG 27BK430H-B – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 27″ – HDR	27BK430H-B	HDMI, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: No	$160.74 from CDW-G

Apple MacBook Pro Laptop Accessories

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
A/C Power Adapter	Apple USB-C – Power Adapter – 96 Watt	MX0J2AM/A	$63.19 from CDW-G
A/C Power Adapter	Apple Power Cable – 24 pin USB-C to MagSafe 3 – 6.6 ft	MLYV3AM/A	$41.65 from CDW-G

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Cost
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HyperDrive Ultimate USB-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. One HDMI port supports video resolutions up to 4K at 30 Hz. Featuring three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C Power Delivery port, one ethernet port, and one 3.5mm audio jack, plus SD and microSD card readers.	HD30FGRAY	1 HDMI, 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 VGA	$89.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred single monitor hub to purchase
Dual-Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HYPER HyperDrive Viper 10-in-2 USB Type-C Hub (Space Gray) – This model is essential for connecting up to two external monitors. This hub provides two HDMI and three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, as well as ports for Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio, and USB Type-C with 60W of power delivery. UHS-1 SD and microSD card readers are also present.	HD392-GRAY	2 HDMI	$129.99 from CDW-G. $129.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred dual-monitor hub to purchase
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HYPER Hyperdrive 4-In-1 USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K display at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Featuring two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 100W of pass-through power to your laptop or tablet.	HD41	1 HDMI	$59.99 from B&H.com. This model does not contain an ethernet port
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HyperDrive 5-Port USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K monitor at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Features two USB Type-A ports, one ethernet port, and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 86W of power to your laptop or tablet.	HDMB2	1 HDMI	$84.59 from CDW-G
Single Monitor Travel Hub or Docking Station	Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Features one ethernet port, one USB Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one USB-C power port.	4X90S92381	1 HDMI, 1 VGA	$82.28 from CDW-G

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Features	Cost
24″ External Monitor	ASUS ProArt PA247CV – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	PA247CV	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$201.69 from CDW-G

You may also refer to the Lenovo PC Laptop Accessories – Monitors section above to make an external monitor choice selection for the Apple MacBook Pro.

Accessories

There are no IT requirements for purchasing USB flash drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about adhering to the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization, as indicated in the policy.

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external hard drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization as indicated in the policy.

For a current list of approved printers and scanners, please reach out to the Purchasing Department. Please remember that most printers don’t have USB printer cables included upon purchase.

Purchasing

To purchase any of the laptop accessories listed above, please submit a PO to the Purchasing Department. Users need to get a quote from either vendor through the contact information below. Please reference the item numbers from the attached quotes. Unless stated otherwise, the products listed are currently available. Prices may vary. Other University approved vendor reseller information and common products that departments may be interested in purchasing can be found by visiting:

Departments should consolidate orders as much as possible. There is no additional discount for quantity. Departments should designate the ‘ship to’ to their respective department. Vendors’ contact information is listed below.