Connect to Your Work Computer from Off Campus
Accessing your work computer from off campus requires several steps.
- Step 1: Work Computer Settings: your work computer must be configured to allow for a remote session to take place.
- Step 2: VPN: your off campus computer must be set up with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) so you can log into WSU’s network. See information listed below regarding when VPN session is required.
- Step 3: Remote Connection Application: your home or off campus computer must use an application to establish the remote connection.
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Contact the ITS Technology Help Desk at (316) 978-4357, option 1 for assistance.
Step 1: Work Computer Settings
Select your work computer operating system:
Step 2: Off Campus Computer VPN
Creating a VPN Session is NOT required for several WSU Applications. For example the following DO NOT require VPN: Blackboard, myWSU, Skype, TEAMs, Microsoft Office 365, Employee Dashboard, Banner Self Service..
VPN Session is REQUIRED for the following: access a work computer located on campus, online Avaya Voicemail access, WSU shared drives, Reporting Services, WSU Reporting, and Banner 9 (PROD).
Select your Off Campus computer operating system:
VPN for Phones and Tablets
Apple/iOS: for iPhones and iPads
Android: for Android phones and tablets
Step 3: Off Campus Computer Remote Connection
Select your Off Campus computer operating system:
Contact Information
Technology Help Desk: (316) 978-HELP, option 1, or helpdesk@wichita.edu
Applications Training: (316) 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu