In order to access the X drive when working from home, you will need to connect to the Story Homes network using a VPN. The VPN software is pre-installed on your laptop. There are 2 types of VPN, Watchguard and SH IKEv2. Some home broadband providers block use of the IKEv2 VPN, therefore if this is the case then you'll need to use Watchguard.
Connecting to SHE IKEv2
To connect to this VPN, click on the internet or wifi icon on the task bar on your laptop:
When the pop-up appears, click on VPN at the top:
Select SH IKEv2 and then click Connect:
If prompted, please enter your username and current laptop password. If you are unsure of what your username is, please contact IT Support.
Connecting to Watchguard
To connect to Watchguard, double click on the icon as below:
When you open that, it should be pre-populated with the server address vpn.storyhomes.co.uk:8444 along with your username. The password is your current laptop password. It should look similar to the below:
Make sure both boxes are ticked as above and click Connect.
If you have any issues connecting, or the VPN option does not appear on your laptop, please email IT support in the usual manner at itsupport@storyhomes.co.uk
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