Introduction
This manual will guide you through:
Connecting your Mac to the Internet in the Law School.
Connecting to shared resources on the Law School IT network.
Configuring your Mac 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 dormitories or residential buildings.
Student Labs in Jerome Greene Hall.
Web-based apps and portals used on campus (such as CourseWorks and LawNet).
The following software is supported:
Windows 11
Windows 10
macOS
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office for Mac 2021 and 2019
Google Workspace 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 Mac running macOS 13.6.7 (Ventura) and above. Only genuine versions of macOS are supported.
Turn on macOS updates to ensure your Mac is receiving the latest macOS updates from Apple.
A security program that provides real-time protection and actively scans your Mac for malicious threats.
Connect to secure Wi-Fi
This article is intended for use by students who need to set up their Mac 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. You can learn more about the Columbia U Secure network. Please follow the steps below to join the Columbia U Secure network on your Mac:
On the Menu Bar, Click the Wi-Fi status menu icon.
Select the Columbia U Secure network.
Enter: YourUNI and password and click the OK button.
Click the Continue button.
Enter your Mac's Login password and click the Update Settings button.
Your Mac will join the Columbia U Secure Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon will fill out solid to indicate you are connected.
macOS Updates
This article is intended for use by students who need to set up macOS updates on their Mac.
Apple releases macOS updates periodically. These include updates to apps, hardware, and security for your Mac. After your Mac downloads an update, you will receive notifications to install at your chosen time. Please follow the steps to set macOS updates with the recommended preferences on your Mac:
On the Menu Bar > Click the Apple menu icon.
Click the System Settings… command.
Select the General setting.
Click the Software update preference.
Click the Information Source icon.
The selections shown are recommended.
Click the OK button.
Configure Virtual Private Network (VPN)
This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Macs with VPN.
Requirement:
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.
Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (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 at Columbia University.
Duo MFA can use three methods of identification to validate your UNI identity. Those methods are:
Push notifications sent through the Duo mobile device app
An automated phone call.
One-time use passcodes.
Install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
We will use the Push notification method to download and install the Cisco Anyconnect app. Please follow the steps to install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on your Mac:
Visit the Columbia VPN portal.
https://vpn.cc.columbia.edu/Enter:
USERNAME: YourUNI
PASSWORD: YourUniPassword
Duo Action: pushClick the Login button.
Tap the checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.
Click the AnyConnect link.
Click the Start AnyConnect link.
Click the Download for macOS button.
You may get a prompt from your internet browser asking to Allow the download.
On the Dock, Click the Finder icon.
Click your Downloads folder.
Double-click the anyconnect-macos-4.10...vpn-webdeploy-k9.dmg file to start the installation.
Double-click the anyconnect-macos-4.10.0...eploy-k9.pkg file.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Agree button.
Click the Install button.
Enter your Mac's login password and click the Install software button.
Click the Close button.
Click the Open System Settings button.
Click the Allow button.
Enter your Mac’s login Password and Click the blue Modify Settings button.
Click the Allow button.
Click the Close button.
Click the Close button.
Connect to Columbia VPN for the first time.
You have to connect one time so that your Mac can save the server address. Please follow the steps to connect to Columbia VPN:
On the Dock, Click the Finder icon.
Click your Applications Folder.
Double-click the Cisco folder.
Double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon.
Enter: vpn.cc.columbia.edu in the text field.
Click the Connect button.
Enter:
Username: YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword
Second Password: pushClick the OK button.
Tap the checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.
On the Dock, Click the Finder icon.
Click your Applications Folder.
Double-click the Cisco folder.
Double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon.
Click the Disconnect button to end the VPN connection.
Malwarebytes security software
This article is intended for use by students who need to set up their Mac devices with Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes is a security program that protects your Mac 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 Mac:
Visit the CUIT Security Downloads website:
https://sec-downloads.cuit.columbia.edu/malwarebytes-studentsClick the Malwarebytes link.
Enter YourUNI email address.
Click the Claim Malwarebytes License button.
Enter YourUNI and password.
Click the LOGIN button.
Click the Send me a Push button.
Tap the checkmark to approve the login request from your mobile device.
Click the Activate Now button.
Click the Download button.
On the Dock, Click the Finder icon.
Click your Downloads folder.
Double-click the Malwarebytes-Mac-4.20.7.5022.pkg file to start the installation.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Agree button.
Click the Install button.
Enter your Mac's Login password and click the Install software button.
Click the OK button.
Click the Get started button
Click the Select button.
Click the Close button.
Visit the CUIT Security Downloads website.
https://sec-downloads.cuit.columbia.edu/malwarebytes-studentsClick the Malwarebytes Link.
Enter YourUNI email address.
Click the Claim Malwarebytes License button.
Click the Activate now button.
Click the Activate this device button.
Click the Allow button.
Click the Activate button.
Click the Done button.
Enable notifications if needed using the steps listed
Click the Close button.
Click the Close button.
Click the Move to Trash button.
Setup Network Drives
This article is intended for use by students who need to set up their Mac devices to connect to the G and H drives.
Network drives are storage devices connected to an IT network. In the same way that a flash drive connects to your computer-the network drives are connected to the Law School network. You must 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 disk 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 Mac:
On the Dock, click the Finder icon.
On the Menu Bar, choose the Finder app menu.
Select the Settings... command.
Select the Connected Servers... checkbox.
Select the Close button.
On the Menu Bar, choose the Go command.
Select the Connect to Server… command.
In the text field, enter:
smb://lawsfprdfs01.adcu.columbia.edu/GroupsClick the + icon to add the server name to your favorites.
Click the Connect button.
Click the Connect button.
Enter:
Name: adcu\YourUNI
Password: YourUniPasswordSelect the Remember this password in the keychain checkbox.
Click the Connect Button.
The Groups drive appear on your desktop.
Right-click the Groups drive and select the Make Alias command.
An alias of the drive will appear on your desktop. Right-click Groups alias.
Select the Rename command.
Rename the drive to G Drive and press the Return key on your keyboard.
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 secure storage for your files. Contents of the H drive are saved every night. Please follow the steps to connect the H drive to your Mac:
On the Dock, click the Finder icon.
On the Menu Bar, choose the Go command.
Click Connect to Server…
In the text field, enter:
smb://lawprdfs02.adcu.columbia.edu/StudentsClick the + icon to add the server name to your favorites.
Click the Connect button.
Click the Connect button.
Enter:
Name: adcu\YourUNI
Password: YourUniPasswordSelect the Remember this password in the keychain checkbox.
Click the Connect Button.
You will see the Students drive appear on your desktop.
Right-click the Students drive and select the Make Alias command.
An alias of the drive will appear on your desktop. Right-click Students alias.
Select the Rename command.
Rename the drive to H Drive and press the Return key on your keyboard.
On the Dock, Click the Finder icon.
On the Menu Bar, Choose the Finder app menu.
Select the Settings... command.
Deselect the Connected servers checkbox.
Select the red Close button.
Both the H and G Drives will be accessible from your desktop.
Configure Student Printers
This article is intended for students who need to set up their Mac devices to connect to the Student Printers located in Law School Buildings.
To configure the Student printers on your Mac you will have to Connect to the Columbia U Secure network. This is because the Student printers are only accessible through the CU Secure network. You'll also need Administrator Privileges on your Mac. You’ll get asked for your Mac’s login password to verify you have Admin privileges. Please follow the steps in the next sections to configure the Student Printers on your Mac:
Download and Install HP software
The HP software will allow for more print options and features. Please follow the steps listed to download and install the HP software on your Mac:
Visit Apple’s Support page for the HP software:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/106385Click the Download button.
Click the Allow download option if prompted by your internet browser.
On the Dock, click the Finder icon.
Click your Downloads folder.
Double-click the HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers.dmg file.
Double-click the HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers.pkg file.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Agree button.
Click the Install button.
Enter your Mac’s Login Password and click the Install Software button.
Click the Close button.
Click the Move to Trash button.
Add Student Printers in William & June Warren Hall
There are two queues available; a Regular queue and a Color Queue on the 2nd floor. Please follow the steps to add both on your Mac:
On the Menu Bar > Click the Apple menu icon.
Click the System Settings… command.
Click the Printers & Scanners setting.
Click the Add Printer, Scanners, or Fax... button.
Right-click the Add Printer Toolbar.
If the Advanced gear icon is visible in the Add Printer Toolbar, please move to Step: 11.
Click the Customize Toolbar… option.
Click and hold down the trackpad or mouse on the Advanced gear icon.
Drag the Advanced gear icon over to the Add Printer Toolbar.
Let go of the trackpad or mouse, to drop the Advanced gear icon into place.
Click the Done button.
Click the Advanced gear icon.
Click the Type: drop-down menu.
Select the Windows printer via spoolss option.
Under URL: enter:
smb://lawstudprdps01.adcu.columbia.edu/WJHL_2FL_PrintersUnder Name: enter:
WJHL_2FL_PrintersClick the Use: drop-down menu.
Click the Select Software… option.
On the Printer Software search bar, enter: 806
Click HP Laserjet M806 from the search list.
Click the OK button.
Click the Add button.
Click the Duplex Unit checkbox.
Click the Optional Tray: drop-down menu.
Select the HP LaserJet 3500-sheet High-capacity Input Tray option.
Click the OK button.
WJHL_2FL_Printers will show up under the listed printers.
Click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... button.
Click the Advanced gear icon.
Click the Type: drop-down menu.
Select the Windows printer via spoolss option.
Under URL: enter:
smb://lawstudprdps01.adcu.columbia.edu/WJHL_2FL_Printer_COLORUnder Name: enter:
WJHL_2FL_Printer_COLORClick the Use: drop-down menu.
Click the Select Software… option.
On the Printer Software search bar, enter: 553
Click HP Color Laserjet M553 from the search list.
Click the OK button.
Click the Add button.
Select the Duplex Unit checkbox.
Select the Tray 3 checkbox.
Click the OK button.
WJHL_2FL_Printer_COLOR will show up under the listed printers.
Add Student printers in Jerome Greene Hall
There are two queues available; a Regular queue and a Color Queue in the 3rd floor Mezzanine Computer and Printing Lab. Please follow the steps to add both on your Mac:
On the Menu Bar > Click the Apple menu icon.
Click the System Settings… command.
Click the Printers & Scanners setting.
Click the Add Printer, Scanners, or Fax... button.
Right-click the Add Printer Toolbar.
If the Advanced gear icon is visible in the Add Printer Toolbar, please move to Step: 11
Click the Customize Toolbar… option.
Click and hold down the trackpad or mouse on the Advanced gear icon.
Drag the Advanced gear icon over to the Add Printer Toolbar.
Let go of the trackpad or mouse, to drop the Advanced gear icon into place.
Click the Done button.
Click the Advanced gear icon.
Click the Type: drop-down menu.
Select the Windows printer via spoolss option.
Under URL: enter:
smb://lawstudprdps01.adcu.columbia.edu/GRHL_3FLLAB
Under Name: enter:
GRHL_3FLLABClick the Use: drop-down menu.
Click the Select Software… option.
On the Printer Software search bar, enter: 806
Click HP Laserjet M806 from the search list.
Click the OK button.
Click the Add button.
Click the Duplex Unit checkbox.
Click the Optional Tray: drop-down menu.
Select the HP LaserJet 3500-sheet High-capacity Input Tray option.
Click the OK button.
GRHL_3FLLAB will show up under the listed printers.
Click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... button.
Click the Advanced gear icon.
Click the Type: drop-down menu.
Select the Windows printer via spoolss option.
Under URL: enter:
smb://lawstudprdps01.adcu.columbia.edu/GRHL_3FLLAB_COLOR
Under Name: enter:
GRHL_3FLLAB_COLORClick the Use: drop-down menu.
Click the Select Software… option.
On the Printer Software search bar, enter: 553
Click HP Color Laserjet M553 from the search list.
Click the OK button.
Click the Add button.
Select the Duplex Unit checkbox.
Select the Tray 3 checkbox.
Click the OK button.
GRHL_3FLLAB_COLOR will show up under the listed printers.