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Your New Computer

Your New Computer

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Jan 16, 2023

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.

You must have changed your RAVEN password from the one initially set: https://password.raven.cam.ac.uk/

You must also have configured Multi Factor Authentication on your RAVEN account, as this is now required by UIS: https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/multi-factor-authentication/mfa-set-up

For a Zero-touch device: if you have a 10Mb/s internet connection the download & setup time is approximately 2 hours. On a 100Mb/s connection it is approximately 60-90 minutes.

Instructions

  1. If possible, connect your computer to the network by plugging in an ethernet cable (preferred as it will be more reliable)

  2. Connect the computer to the mains, and power it on.

  3. Choose a language (only required when multiple languages are installed), locale, and keyboard. (See below)
    Note: If you instead see a login page the device has been pre-provisioned by CSCS, please skip to step 7.



  4. Connect to a wireless or wired network with internet access. If using wireless, enter your home Wi-Fi information. Note: Please do not use the UniOfCam or Eduroam WiFi for this step, as doing so would prevent your computer from connecting properly. Instead use your home wireless network.

  5. Enter your crsid followed by @medlan.cam.ac.uk or @biosci.cam.ac.uk (for Zoology / Biosci users) and you will be re-directed to our sign-in page (see below). Please enter your Clinical School password to sign in to the device.
    Note: If you instead see a screen saying the device is being setup, please see our "Self-Deployment" guide.



  6. You will see the page below whilst the device is configuring. Please wait for this to complete and prompt for login, your device will then be ready to use. For a Zero-touch device: if you have a 10Mb/s internet connection the download & setup time is approximately 2 hours. On a 100Mb/s connection, it is approximately 60-90 minutes. (Hint: You may want to let this run overnight).
    White-glove and VIP devices have already had this software pre-installed.



    1. During this time the following will happen:

      1. Basic computer set up

      2. Windows settings & security settings such as the Firewall, logon settings, BitLocker encryption

      3. Software will be downloaded & installed: