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Introduction

This manual will guide you through:

  • Connecting your computer to the Internet in the Law School.
  • Connecting to shared resources on the Law School IT network.

  • Configuring your Windows device with the services provided by the IT department.

Note on Support

The Law School IT Helpdesk supports most of your technology needs this includes:

  • Network Connectivity (both wired and wireless connections) in Law School buildings. This does not include dormitory or residential buildings.
  • Student Labs in Jerome Greene Hall.
  • Web-based tools that the university provides (such as CourseWorks and LawNet).

The following software is supported:

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
  • macOS
  • Microsoft Office Professional 2016 and 2013
  • Microsoft Office for Mac 2021 and 2019
  • G suite applications

The Law School IT helpdesk does not perform hardware repair. We can help you troubleshoot and find a third party service provider that is certified by the manufacturer to perform hardware service repair.

System Requirements

To gain access to technology services offered by the Law School, you must have the following:

  • A UNI account.
  • A Windows device running Windows 10, version 2004 and above. Only genuine versions of the Windows Operating system are supported.
  • Turn on Windows update to ensure you have the latest security patches installed.
  • A security program that provides real-time protection and actively scans your Windows device for malicious threats.

Connect to Wi-Fi on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Windows devices to connect to the Internet.

Connect to Columbia U Secure

Students are encouraged to connect to the Columbia U Secure network. Columbia U Secure uses a secure connection to internet access points. Learn more about the Columbia U Secure network. Please follow the steps below to join the Columbia U Secure network on your Windows device:
  1. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  2. Click the Network Connections shortcut.


  3. Click the Wi-Fi settings option.


  4. Click the Show available networks link.


  5. Click the Columbia U Secure Wi-Fi network.


  6. Click the Connect automatically checkbox.


  7. Click the Connect button.


  8. Enter YourUNI and password.


  9. Click the blue OK button.


  10. Click the blue Connect button


  11. In just a few moments you will be connected to the Columbia U Secure network.


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Setup Windows Updates on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who would like to setup Windows Updates on their Windows device.

Microsoft releases updates often. These updates are for the hardware, software, and security of your Windows device. Please follow the steps to enable the recommended Windows Update settings:

  1. From the taskbar, click the Start button.


  2. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  3. Select the Update & Security setting.


  4. Select Advanced options.


  5. Turn on the Receive updates for other Microsoft Products when you update switch.


  6. Scroll down, click the Delivery Optimization link.


  7. Turn off the Allow downloads from other PCs switch.


  8. Select the Windows update shortcut.


  9. Click the Check for updates button.


  10. Select the Close button.

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Setup VPN on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Windows device with VPN.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that allows you to connect to the Columbia network via an encrypted tunnel. VPN essentially simulates you being on campus without physically being here. In order use the Columbia VPN service you will have to setup Duo MFA with your UNI identity. Duo MFA is required to access Columbia VPN services.

Setting up Duo MFA

Authentication is the process of proving your identity during the login process. Two-factor authentication adds an additional proof of identification. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) layers multiple methods of identification for greater security.

Duo is a tech company that provides identity and access management solutions. Duo's Multifactor authentication (MFA) system is what is currently being used in Columbia University.

Duo MFA is a system that uses three methods of identification to validate your UNI identity. These secondary methods include push notifications sent through the Duo-Mobile smartphone app, an automated phone call to a mobile device or LAN line, and finally, one-time use passcodes that can be generated before or during the login process.

Enroll mobile device in Duo MFA

Enroll your mobile device in Duo MFA so you can use it as a method of identification along with your UNI identity. Please follow the steps to setup Duo MFA on your mobile device:

  1. Visit the Columbia MFA website.

    https://www.cuit.columbia.edu/mfa



  2. Click the blue Manage Your Duo Account link.


  3. Enter YourUNI and password.


  4. Click the blue LOGIN button.


  5. Click the blue Setup button.


  6. Enter YourUNI and password.


  7. Click the blue LOGIN button.


  8. Click the green Start setup button.


  9. Ensure the Mobile phone radio button is selected.


  10. Click the green Continue button.


  11. Enter your Mobile device’s phone number.


  12. Select the checkbox to confirm.


  13. Click the green Continue button.


  14. Select a radio button to confirm your mobile device type.


  15. Click the green Continue button.


  16. Click the green I have Duo Mobile button.


  17. From your iPhone, Tap the App Store app


  18. Tap the Search Bar.


  19. Enter Duo Mobile in the Search field


  20. Tap the blue search button.


  21. Tap the gray GET button.


  22. Tap the blue Install button.


  23. Tap the gray OPEN button.


  24. Tap the blue Continue button.


  25. Tap the blue Use a QR Code button.


  26. Tap the OK option.


  27. Point your mobile device to the QR Code that is displayed on your PC's screen like you are taking a picture of it.


  28. From your mobile device, tap the blue Next button.


  29. Tap the blue done button.


  30. Tap the white Skip button.


  31. Tap the blue Allow Notifications button.


  32. Tap the Allow option.


  33. Tap the white Turn off button.


  34. Tap the blue OK button.


  35. Click the green Continue button.


  36. Click the blue Continue to Login button.


  37. Click the green Send me a Push button.


  38. Tap the green checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.


  39. Tap the blue OK button.

Install Cisco AnyConnect and Connect to Columbia VPN for the first time.

Please follow the steps to install Cisco AnyConnect and connect to Columbia VPN from your Mac:

  1. Visit the Columbia VPN portal

    https://vpn.cc.columbia.edu



  2. Enter:

    USERNAME: YourUNI
PASSWORD: YourUniPassword
Duo Action: push



  3. Click the Login button.


  4. Tap the green checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.


  5. Click the AnyConnect link.


  6. Click the Start AnyConnect link.


  7. Click the blue Download for macOS button.

    You may get a prompt from your internet browser asking to Allow the download.

  8. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  9. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  10. Click your Downloads folder.


  11. Double-click the anyconnect-win-4.10.04071-core-vpn-... file to start the installation.


  12. Click the Next button.


  13. Click the I accept the terms in the License Agreement radio button.


  14. Click the Next > button.


  15. Click the Install button.


  16. Click the Yes button.


  17. Click the Finish button.


  18. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  19. Select the Search shortcut.


  20. In the Search field, enter:

    Cisco



  21. Click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client app.


  22. In the text field, enter:

    vpn.cc.columbia.edu



  23. Click the Connect button.


  24. Enter:

    Username: YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword
Second Password: push



  25. Click the OK button.


  26. Tap the green checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.


  27. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  28. In the Search field, enter:

    Cisco



  29. Click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client app.


  30. Click the Disconnect button to end the VPN connection.

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Malwarebytes security program on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Windows devices with Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes is a security program that protects your Windows device from malicious threats. Law School students are entitled to (1) free premium license, for one (1) Mac of your choice. The license needs to be validated every 12 months.

Configure Malwarebytes

Please follow the steps to configure Malwarebytes on your Windows device:

  1. Visit the CUIT Security Downloads website.

    https://sec-downloads.cuit.columbia.edu/malwarebytes-students



  2. Click the Malwarebytes Link.


  3. Enter YourUNI email address.


  4. Click the blue Claim Malwarebytes License button.


  5. Enter YourUNI and password.


  6. Click the blue LOGIN button.


  7. Click the green Send me a Push button.


  8. Tap the green checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.


  9. Click the blue Activate Now button.



  10. Click the white Download button.

    Your internet browser will prompt you to Allow the download.
  11. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  12. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  13. Click your Downloads folder.


  14. Double-click the MbSetup.exe file to start the installation.


  15. Click the Yes button.


  16. Click the Install button.


  17. Click the Personal option.


  18. Click the blue Next button.


  19. Click the Skip this for now link.

    Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension may block legitimate third party software. It is recommended to skip the installation to avoid issues in the future.
  20. Click the blue Open Malwarebytes button.


  21. Click Get started.


  22. Click the red Close button.


  23. Visit the CUIT Security Downloads website.

    https://sec-downloads.cuit.columbia.edu/malwarebytes-students



  24. Click the Malwarebytes link.


  25. Enter YourUNI email address.


  26. Click the blue Claim Malwarebytes License button.


  27. Click the white Activate button.
     

    Your internet browser will prompt you to allow the Malwarebytes Assistant to open.

  28. Click the red Close button.

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Connect to Network Drives on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Windows 10 devices to connect to the G and H drives.

Network drives are storage devices connected to an IT network. The same way that a flash drive connects to your computer-the network drives are connected to the Law School network. You will have to connect to the Columbia U Secure network to access the Network Drives. The network drives are only accessible within the Law School buildings through the Columbia U Secure network for security purposes. If you would like to connect to the network drives from off campus, you will have to connect to Columbia VPN to simulate that you are on campus.

G Drive

The G drive is the name for the shared drive on the Law School IT network. Faculty, Staff, and Students all collaborate on the G drive. Folder access is granted by system administrators. Please follow the steps to connect the G drive to your Windows 10 device:

  1. On the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  2. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  3. Right-click the This PC shortcut.


  4. Select the Map network drive... command.


  5. Select the G Drive letter, from the drop-down menu.


  6. In the Folder: text field, enter:

    \\lawsfprdfs01.adcu.columbia.edu\Groups



  7. Deselect the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox.


  8. Click the Finish button.


  9. Enter:

    Name: adcu\YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword



  10. Select the Remember my credentials checkbox.


  11. Click the blue OK button.


  12. Click the This PC shortcut.


  13. Right-click the new Groups network drive.


  14. Click the Create shortcut option.


  15. Click the Yes button.


  16. Right-click the newly created Groups shortcut located on your desktop.


  17. Select the Rename command.


  18. Enter: G Drive and press the Enter key on your keyboard.


  19. Use this shortcut to access the G Drive.

H Drive

The H drive is your personal space on the network. Only you have access to your H drive. We recommend saving your files to the H drive if you do not already have a secure storage space for your files. Contents of the H drive are saved every night. Please follow the steps to connect the H drive to your Windows device:

  1. On the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  2. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  3. Right-click the This PC shortcut.


  4. Select the Map network drive... command.


  5. Select the H Drive letter, from the drop-down menu.


  6. In the Folder: text field, enter:

    \\lawprdfs02.adcu.columbia.edu\Students



  7. Deselect the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox.


  8. Click the Finish button.


  9. Enter:

    Name: adcu\YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword



  10. Check the Remember my credentials checkbox.


  11. Click the blue OK button.


  12. Click the This PC option.


  13. Right-click the new Students network drive.


  14. Click the Create shortcut option.


  15. Click the Yes button.


  16. Right-click the newly created Students shortcut located on your desktop.


  17. Select the Rename command.


  18. Enter H Drive and press the Enter key on your keyboard.


  19. Use this shortcut to access your H Drive.

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Configure Student Lab printers on your PC - Windows 10

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This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Windows 10 devices to print to the Student Lab Printers.

To configure the Student Lab printers on your Windows 10 device  you will have to be connected to the Columbia U Secure network. After accessing the student print server. Double click the printer that you want to setup. Your computer will download and install printer software and settings from the print server. After it is setup you will be able to see the printers available from your programs.

  1. From the taskbar, right-click the Start button.


  2. Click the File Explorer shortcut.


  3. In the Address bar, enter:

    \\lawstudprdps01.adcu.columbia.edu

    and press the Enter key on your keyboard.


  4. Enter:

    User Name: adcu\YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword



  5. Select the Remember my credentials checkbox.


  6. Click the OK button.


  7. Double-click GRHL_3FLLAB.


  8. Select the Close button.


  9. Double-click GRHL_3FLLAB_COLOR.


  10. Select the Close button.


  11. Double-click GRHL_216LAB.

  12. Select the Close button.


  13. Double-click GRHL_216LAB_COLOR.


  14. Select the Close button.


  15. Double-click GRHL_4FLCR.


  16. Select the Close button.


  17. Select the Close button.

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