AdminIT would like to assist you with finding the best solution for working remotely from home.
The Remote or Home Office Setup
We can’t stress enough the importance of having the right home office setup as it will allow you to be more productive and appear more professional.
Here are some basic tools for working remotely, essential for any home office:
- Headset
- Webcam
- Stable internet Connection
- Quiet place to work
- Choosing the correct Connectivity Scenario.
USC Connectivity Scenarios
Here are three different scenarios based on your work requirements and the type of access needed to perform your job. Consider what you need to access to work from home and choose from the following:
+ Choose Scenario 1
Scenario 1: VPN Connection not necessary
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1 | Check your Internet Speed by visiting https://speedtest.net The minimum speed you will need is 10 Mbps Download and 1 Mbps Upload for optimal connectivity. Below is from USC network where the download is at 139 Mbps and Upload is at 612.65 Mbps. |
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3 | Plug in your webcam if it’s an external device. If you have a built-in webcam, please make sure it is enabled. |
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+ Choose Scenario 2
Scenario 2: VPN, working from computer at home
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No | Instructions |
1 | Check your Internet Speed by visiting https://speedtest.net The minimum speed you will need is 10 Mbps Download and 1 Mbps Upload for optimal connectivity. Below is from USC network where the download is at 139 Mbps and Upload is at 612.65 Mbps. |
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3 | Plug in your webcam if it’s an external device. If you have a built-in webcam, please make sure it is enabled. |
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8 | Connect to the VPN, click here for a guide. |
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11 | USC applications that require VPN access. |
+ Choose Scenario 3
Scenario 3: VPN, Remote Desktop
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No | Instructions |
1 | Check your Internet Speed by visiting https://speedtest.net The minimum speed you will need is 10 Mbps Download and 1 Mbps Upload for optimal connectivity. Below is from USC network where the download is at 139 Mbps and Upload is at 612.65 Mbps. |
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3 | Plug in your webcam if it’s an external device. If you have a built-in webcam, please make sure it is enabled. |
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5 | Navigate to ![]() |
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8 | Connect to the VPN, click here for a guide. |
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11 | USC applications that require VPN access. |
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13 | Sign in to the VPN with the Cisco AnyConnect Mobility Client. Instructions here: |
14 | Connect to Remote Desktop. If you need Remote Desktop set up, please contact AdminIT. |
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