Checklist before packing up and leaving
- Take Pictures of the computer’s connections on your phone for reference.
i.e. What’s plugged into the back of the machine and where the cables lead. - Ensure your computer is setup for VPN. (And the Cisco Anyconnect Client is installed correctly.)
- CRITICAL – Please ensure you have logged onto said computer at LEAST ONE TIME – prior to taking computer home. (Failure to do this, will require the computer be brought back to the office.)
- Ensure that the machine is powered off before removing any connections.
- This is the list of items you may need to be sure you can function from home:
- Computer (Desktop or All-In-One)
- Ethernet Cable from computer, it will connect to your home router.
- If you need an ethernet cable, please contact IT and indicate length.
- If wireless adapter is needed, please contact IT
- NOTE: Due to potential issues, strength and associated troubleshooting that can occur with WIRELESS – We strongly recommend being WIRED for any remote work.
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Wrist rest/Mouse Pad
- Desktop Scanner (If you have one attached and it is required for your job.)
- Monitor Cables attached from the computer to the monitor
- Monitor(s)
- All power cables
- Power strip (Surge protector if you have one.)
a) If you need one, please contact IT - Headset (If you have one attached.)
- Local/USB printer if required at home
- Phone forwarding. (If approved and needed.)
If you need assistance carrying the computer or need the computer moved, please contact IT in advance at 314-933-3333 or email ITHELP@wustl.edu
Please ensure you follow this form before taking equipment home, as this will ensure that the move from the office to home is as smooth as possible.