Set Up a Loaner Laptop (Center for Tech Equity)

Quick Links: | Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi on Your Loaner Laptop | Set Up Duo Mobile Using a QR Code | Finish Setting Up Your Laptop |

Follow these steps to set up your Chico State loaner laptop from the Center for Tech Equity.

Before you begin: Make sure you have your Chico State username and password, and a smartphone with the Duo Mobile app installed.

Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi on Your Loaner Laptop

1. Turn on your Chico State loaner laptop.
2. Select which country or region you reside in.
3. Select your preferred keyboard layout or input method.
4. Choose whether to add or skip the ability to add a second keyboard layout.
5. If on campus, select the Eduroam Wi-Fi network.
6. When prompted, enter your Chico State email and password.
   1. If you have issues signing in, try pressing F8 and then selecting the back arrow in the popup window to display wireless networks. 
   2. Right-click Eduroam and then select Forget this Network and try again.
7. After signing in, you will be automatically redirected to a setup screen.

Set Up Duo Mobile Using a QR Code

1. After signing in, a window prompting you to Install Microsoft Authenticator will appear. 

2. Select Set up a different authentication app.

3. When the setup screen appears, select Next until a QR code is displayed. 

   
4. Open the Duo Mobile app on your phone.
5. In the Duo Mobile app, tap Add (+).
6. Select Use QR Code. Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on your laptop.
7. You will then be redirected to a screen titled “Set up your account in the app”.  
8. After scanning the QR code, create a Password when prompted.                
9. Select Allow if Duo asks for permission to improve your experience.

Finish Setting Up Your Laptop

1. After scanning the QR code, follow the prompts in Duo Mobile.
2. Create a password if prompted.
3. Select Allow if Duo requests permissions.
4. Return to the browser window on your laptop and select Next.
5. Create a PIN for your device when prompted.

Once these steps are complete, your Chico State loaner laptop will be fully configured and ready to use.

 Still need help? Contact IT Support Services for further assistance.
  
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