DCG Technology Requirements

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DCG Technology Requirements

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10 Step IT Orientation Checklist

 

plan to attend Orientation

Held once a year prior to enrollment in the Fall, information covered includes laptop and necessary software setup instructions. Look for dates and location via email along with your acceptance agreement.

Technical Support

If you need additional technical support or have trouble with your password, please contact the IT Helpdesk.

The Dental College of Georgia considers it essential to train DMD students in the use of computers to prepare them for the practice of dentistry. While most students already own a computer with or without the laptop requirement, the requirement assures that all student computers meet certain minimum technical requirements. This consistency simplifies troubleshooting and support and assures a level playing field for all students in the program.

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1. Confirm Your Computer or Laptop Meets System Requirements

  • Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1, Windows 10 (Windows 10 S Not Supported), OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) or later including OS 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo or i3 Processor (minimum), Core i5 or i7 Processor (recommended)
  • 8 GB RAM or higher
  • Ethernet and Wireless 802.11g

All students, faculty and staff are REQUIRED to install Antivirus software, which  is provided by the University.

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AU Intranet People Search

 Change Password

Your new password must contain at least 8 characters: one uppercase letter one lowercase letter one number or one special character. You will not be able to use the @ symbol. If you encounter an issue logging in, please contact the IT Help Desk.

2. Obtain a Campus Net ID / Reset Your Password

You can obtain your net ID and email address by searching for you name using the AU Intranet People Search.

Your net ID is the first part of your email address that appears before the @augusta.edu.

Example: ttoothbrush@augusta.edu has a net ID of ttoothbrush.

You can now access http://password.augusta.edu/ and log in using the password assigned to your account. This password will contain your last initial (capitalized)+SSN(no spaces or dashes)+an exclamation point ( ! ).

Example: S198467890!

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AU Email

3. Access Campus Email

Once you have changed your password through http://password.augusta.edu/, you should be able to log into your AU Email using your net ID and new password.

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4. Prepare Your Laptop for use with Campus Secure Wireless Network

Prior to attempting to connect to the secure wireless network, you will need to confirm the following:

  • You have a current netID.
  • Your computer has antivirus protection with definitions no more than two weeks old. See below for download information.
  • Your Windows computer has "Automatic Windows Updates" enabled.

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Instructions for renaming your laptop

OSX | Windows 10 | Windows 8 |Windows 7

5. Prepare Your Laptop for Citrix Installation

Citrix is a desktop/laptop application used to deliver dental management software such as axiUm and MiPACS.

Step 1: Obtain Provider Number
  • All DCG students and faculty are issued a provider number that identifies you as a dental care provider to patients of the DCG.
  • Your DCG Provider Number is sent to you via private email and will remain the same throughout your enrollment.

Example: D12345

Step 2: Change Computer Name
  • In order to download and install Citrix, your laptop must be configured to have the standardized name provider#-Citrix.

Example: D12345-Citrix

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6. Set Up and Install Citrix

 
 
Step 1: Install Software

 In your browser, go to the Citrix Login Screen by typing the URL https://citrix.augusta.edu/. You can also access Citrix via PAWS. Bookmark this page.

  1. Log into Citrix using your AU Net ID and password.
  2. Click on Content tab
  3. Click on Citrix Client Downloads
  4. Click on your operating system
  5. Download and install. For OS X - Do NOT Add  Account

* For Fox OSX to install: Apple menu > System Preferences… > Security & Privacy > General tab - unlock file - choose Anywhere - lock file

If using Citrix off-campus, a multifactor authentication (MFA) account setup is required (download instructions).

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Desire2Learn

7. Access Desire2Learn

Log into Desire2Learn at using your net ID (lower case) and password.

Upon logging into D2L, review video tutorials linked under Student Assistance on the homepage to make sure you are ready to use AU’s learning management system for your first day of class.

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8. Download & Install Available Software

Download and install the recommended software products below. Additional products are listed on the DCG Recommended Software webpage as well as the Information Technology website.

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9. Ensure Mobile Device Compliance

Read the Mobile Device Encryption & Compliance Policy and make sure your mobile devices (smart phone, tablet, iPad, etc) are in compliance.

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10. Get familiar with the DCG Resources (PAWS) Site

PAWS is Augusta University's internal web portal that provides a single point of access to a variety of content and core services. The DCG maintains a DCG Resources site in PAWS that includes access to DCG policies, schedules and academic materials and resources. This site required login with Net ID and password.

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Technical Support

If you need additional technical support or have trouble with your password, please contact the IT Helpdesk.