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Introducing… Remote Connect

Introducing… Remote Connect. Purpose of this Presentation. The purpose of this presentation is to give you an overview of the changes to remote access at the firm. The presentation is divided into three parts:

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Introducing… Remote Connect

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  1. Introducing… Remote Connect

  2. Purpose of this Presentation The purpose of this presentation is to give you an overview of the changes to remote access at the firm. The presentation is divided into three parts: • Part One – Using this Presentation, provides an overview of how to use this presentation • Part Two – Feature Review, gives an overview of the new features and changes • Part Three –Remote Access Demo, demonstrates the login process through an automated demo 2

  3. Part One Using this Presentation

  4. Using This Presentation Navigation You may let the presentation run automatically or control it through keystrokes This is a self-running presentation with limited interaction Refer to the text in the lower corners of the screen to provide direction 4

  5. Using This Presentation Navigation Press the letter S on the keyboard to Pause Press the + sign on the keyboard to Resume Press the Enter key or the Spacebar to proceed more quickly through the presentation Press Esc to end the presentation 5

  6. Part Two Feature Review

  7. Feature Review - Overview What is Remote Connect? • Remote Connect combines the best of the old remote access solutions with several new enhancements • The old Employee Remote Access Portal page will be replaced with a streamlined version with two options • Most enhancements to working remotely affect firm laptop users 7

  8. Feature Review - Overview The goal of Remote Access is to provide a variety of tools to suit the way you work outside the office. While there are several options, the easiest way to choose what is best for you is to start with how you are connecting. 8

  9. Feature Review - Overview You are connecting from one of two types of equipment: • A Firm Laptop – a standard Desktop 2.0 imaged WGM Laptop • A Non-Firm Computer – any computer that does not have the standard Desktop 2.0 WGM image 9

  10. Feature Review - Overview Firm Laptop users: • will experience the greatest enhancements when using VPN outside of the office • have the option to use VPN or WGM Remote/Citrix • have the flexibility of having easy access to local installations of software • can access iNotes 10

  11. Feature Review - Overview Non-Firm Computer users: • have access to WGM Remote/Citrix which provides the flexibility of working with a “virtual electronic desktop”, allowing access to standard firm applications • can use iNotes, the web version of Lotus Notes mail to check email 11

  12. Enhancements for All Remote Users • New Employee Login Page with fewer options • Streamlined login process – same login steps for all solutions (VPN, iNotes, WGM Remote/Citrix) • Updated online help documentation 12

  13. Enhancements for Firm Laptop Users Enhanced VPN capability allows you to login remotely and have access to everything as you do in the office. This includes: • ANY documents on the firm network, including files on your H:/ drive, Docs Open, and any other mapped drive locations • ANY Notes database or application • ANY internal firm web applications like WeilNet, New Matters, the Portal, HR Direct, Firm Directory, etc. • ANY research tools (Lexis, Westlaw, etc.) • Sametime awareness (show active status when working outside the office) • Litigation Support applications and tools (access images remotely) 13

  14. Old and New Together • Remote Connect is available now as an option on the Remote Access Portal Page • The “old” and “new” options for working remotely will be available for a brief preview period • Remote Connect will replace the Remote Access Portal Page permanently within a few months 14

  15. Old Remote Access Portal Page 15

  16. scroll down to use the old remote access options NEW Old and New Together 16

  17. Old and New Together After brief period the Remote Access Portal Page will be permanently replaced with… 17

  18. Employee Remote Login New Landing Page 18

  19. Employee Remote Login – What’s New Two Options Instead of Four Remote Connect Combination of WGM Remote (Citrix) and VPN iNotes Web access to Lotus Notes mail 19

  20. Firm Emergency Information Goes Here Employee Remote Login – What’s New Enhanced Resources Related Links Contains resources for help, home software installation for anti-virus, policies and emergency procedures Emergency Message The green banner at the top of the page will display important information and additional instructions during an emergency 20

  21. What Happened to iFolder? The link has been removed from the Employee Remote Login page. iFolder is available after login. Refer to the demo or handouts for details. 21

  22. Employee Remote Login – What’s New New Login Page 22

  23. Employee Remote Login – What’s New Same Login for Remote Connect or iNotes Username and Password Use network user name and password What is my SecurID Passcode? Click the link shown for more information about passcodes Passcode This is part of a larger security initiative (RSA SecurID) that will be introduced in the next few months For now, type 000000 (six zeros) for passcode 000000 23

  24. Ready for a Demo? • Now that you have reviewed the changes to accessing the firm’s remote solutions take a few minutes to watch a demo on the login process. • Remote Connect and the changes to the login process will become the new way to work remotely. • Take advantage of this “Preview” period to get acquainted with the changes. 24

  25. Part Three Remote Access Demo

  26. from a Non-Firm Computer from a Firm Laptop Finish Presentation A Brief Demo… Select the option below that best describes how you work with remote access: 26

  27. Remote Access from a Firm Laptop Let’s take a look at using Remote Connect from a firm laptop… 27

  28. Remote Connect from a Firm Laptop • A firm laptop is defined as a Desktop 2.0 standard WGM imaged laptop • This includes loaner laptops • Firm laptops not converted to Desktop 2.0 will function remotely as if connecting from a non-firm computer 28

  29. Initial Steps to Connect from a Firm Laptop • Power up the laptop • Login using your network username and password • Don’t forget to check “Workstation Only” jonesj ******  29

  30. Initial Steps to Connect from a Firm Laptop • Connect to the Internet • Use IBM Access Connections (Broadband or Wifi) • or • IPass Connect (Start menu | All Programs | WGM Utilities | Remote Access Toolkit) 30

  31. Initial Steps to Connect from a Firm Laptop • Open Internet Explorer • Click on the toolbaror • Navigate to www.weil.com • Click Log In • Click Employees 31

  32. Click Current Remote Access Portal Page 32

  33. Click Employee Remote Access Page 33

  34. Remote Login Page • Fill in network username and password • Passcode is 000000 (six zeros) • Click Sign In 34

  35. Host Checker Host Checker looks to see if you are connecting from firm laptop or non-firm computer The first time you login, a small series of files will install You will also see the following security warning – click Always 35

  36. Launching Network Connect Network Connect creates a secure connection into the Weil network. Once connected, a Network Connect icon will appear on the system tray. 36

  37. You’re almost done… a series of blank pop up windows will appear and disappear. 37

  38. Connection Successful! Close (or minimize) this window to use programs on your laptop. You can also click the link provided to access WGM Remote/Citrix You are now fully connected and ready to work. 38

  39. Remote Access Toolkit Remote Access menu options have been grouped together in the Remote Access Toolkit Note the option for Remote Connect Log Out – use this to end your remote access session. 39

  40. A Few Things About Working in VPN • Firm and special applications installed on your laptop are available • You have access to your network drives, just as you do in the office • In Lotus Notes, use the location document “Connected” • Installed printers are available • Firm’s internet browsing policy is in effect 40

  41. To Log Out • Close all programs (including WGM Remote/Citrix, if used) • Click Start | WGM Utilities | Remote Access Toolkit | Logout Remote Connect 41

  42. from a Non-Firm Computer from a Firm Laptop Finish Presentation Where Would You Like to Go? 42

  43. Let’s take a look at using Remote Connect from a non-firm computer… 43

  44. Initial Steps to Connect from a Non-Firm Computer • Connect to your internet service provider (ISP) • Open Internet Explorer • Navigate to www.weil.com • Click Log In • Click Employees 44

  45. Click Current Remote Access Portal Page 45

  46. Click Employee Remote Access Page 46

  47. Remote Login Page • Fill in network username and password • Passcode is 000000 (six zeros) • Click Sign In 47

  48. Host Checker Host Checker looks to see if you are connecting from firm laptop or non-firm computer The first time you login, a small series of files will install You will also see the following security warning – click Always 48

  49. Launching Network Connect Network Connect creates a secure connection into the Weil network Once connected, a Network Connect icon will appear on the system tray 49

  50. Welcome to WGM Remote/Citrix Note the Network Connect icon on the system tray The WGM Remote/Citrix window will open WGM Remote/Citrix has not changed - click the appropriate desktop icon for your office 50

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