Distribution Group Overview

Information Distribution groups are University email lists that the University and departments use to send email communication to specific groups. New distribution groups can be requested and are created by Information Technology. Distribution group owners can manage and edit their own group membership. Distribution Group Management Instructions Groups that you own Sign in to the Distribution Group Portal with your SLU credentials. In the "Distribution groups I own" section, click on the group you would like to manage. Above the list of groups, click the Edit button (the button that looks like…

Create a Recurring Zoom Meeting with No Fixed Time

Creating the Meeting Link A Recurring Meeting with No Fixed Time can be used as an "always available" meeting room, similar to your Personal Meeting ID. We recommend this approach for regularly scheduled course meetings. To schedule a Recurring Meeting with No Fixed Time: Log in to https://stlawu.zoom.us with your St. Lawrence University email address and password Click Schedule a New Meeting Check the box Recurring Meeting For Recurrence, choose No Fixed Time Complete the remainder of the meeting configuration (topic, description, meeting options, etc.) and click Save For regularly scheduled…

Connecting to WiFi on Linux

Click the Wireless Icon... From the menu, click slu-wifi to connect to that network Confirm that the following fields are setup as listed below Wireless security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP) Anonymous Identity: Leave Blank CA Certificate: (None) PEAP Version: Automatic I nter Authentication: MSCHAPv2 Username: St. Lawrence Network Username Password: St. Lawrence Network Password Click Connect A warning will appear stating "No Certificate Authority certificate chosen" Check Don't warn me again Click Ignore.

Connecting to GlobalProtect VPN with MFA

Important Prerequisites In order to connect to the GlobalProtect VPN, you must first install and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app with push notifications as your default sign-in method. To install the GlobalProtect VPN on your devices, find instructions here. If you do not have a smart phone or device capable of installing the Microsoft Authenticator app, reach out to the Information Technology department for further assistance by visiting the Help Desk on the bottom floor of ODY, calling 315-229-5770, or sending an email to helpdesk@stlawu.edu. Connecting to GlobalProtect VPN with…

Connecting to Remote Desktop and Remote Apps from your Web Browser

Instructions As of 11/15/2022, use of the Remote Desktop service from off-campus networks requires an active VPN connection. If you are connecting from an off-campus network, first ensure you are connected to the vpn. In your web browser of choice, type https://remote.stlawu.edu into the address bar at the top and press the Enter key. Enter your St. Lawrence username and password. (For most people, your username is your email with the "@stlawu.edu" part removed) If you are looking to use a Remote Desktop, choose Windows 10 Lab. Otherwise, select the specific app from the list that you wish to…

Connect Chromecast

Retrieve your Chromecast name and MAC Address Your Chromecast name (e.g. Chromecast6654) and MAC Address (e.g. 2A:3B:C4:55:E6:77) will appear when choosing a network for your Chromecast from the Chromecast app. You can change this name if you like. You'll need the name and MAC address when you add the Chromecast to ClearPass. Do not attempt to connect the Chromecast to a wireless network at this step. Add your Chromecast to ClearPass Log in to https://clearpass.stlawu.edu with your St. Lawrence network username and password. Select Create Device Device Name: use the name you gave your…

Connect Apple TV

Give your AppleTV a unique name On the AppleTV, go to Settings and select General Go to Name and select Custom Create a unique name for your AppleTV Connect your AppleTV to the wireless network, SLU-Devices Connect to SLU-Devices Go to Settings and select Network Go to About Write down your Wi-Fi Address Configure your AppleTV Go to Settings and select General Bluetooth: Off Software Updates: Update Automatically Time Zone: Set Automatically Restart your AppleTV Add your AppleTV to ClearPass Log in to https://clearpass.stlawu.edu with your St. Lawrence network username and password. Select…

Configure Secondary OneDrive (for Business) Account

Adding Secondary Account Navigate to stlawu.onedrive.com and sign in with your St. Lawrence University email address and password. Click on your Profile in the upper right corner of the page. Click Sign with a different account. Sign in with the secondary account's information. Documentation For more details, see Microsoft's official article here: How to add an account in OneDrive - Microsoft Support

Conference Bridge Phone: User Instructions

To Begin Conference Call Invite your participants, and provide them with the following details: Date & time of the call Dial-in number Participant entry code At the designated date/time, enter your dial-in code from any telephone. At the prompt, key-in your Chairperson Entry code. NOTE: ​​​​​​We recommend that the chairperson, dial in early (at least 10 minutes); participants that dial-in before the chairperson will be placed on hold until the chairperson has connected. Chairperson (Host) Commands Chairperson Commands Key-Prompt Command Description *0 Operator Assistance Connects you with a…

Check University Voicemail Messages via Phone

NEC Phone Instructions Dial x5050 Enter the temporary PIN followed by # Listen to voicemail by saying "Voicemail" Polycom Phone Instructions Dial x1400 Enter the temporary PIN followed by # Listen to Voicemail by saying "Voicemail" Additional Information Voicemail messages will also be received as recorded audio files and sent to your email address. They can also be checked via Skype for Business.
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