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As we seem to have a number of folks purchasing personal iPads and hoping to use them here at NC State, here's a brief overview of how to configure them.

Where's the Manual?

If you have a question about your iPad, tap the iPad User Guide bookmark in Safari. Or download the guide from the iBookstore. Download the iPad User Guide

Wireless Network

You don't want to have to enter your username and password everytime you want to use the iPad on the wireless network. So be sure to register it with the NOMAD system.

From your wireless device, head to http://nomad.ncsu.edu, login, and register your laptop/pda. You'll see "Add Device" on the left-hand navigation.

NOTE: You must do this FROM the laptop and you MUST be on NCSU wireless when you try to do this. There is a limit of 5 devices per person. Renewal of your registered devices is required each semester.

VPN

NCSU VPN for iPad now uses the Cisco AnyConnect App from the iTunes store (its free).

Open the App Store, search for AnyConnect, then install it. Once the install is finished, start the application. Create a new connection, call it something like NCSU, and for the server enter "vpn.ncsu.edu". From there, follow the instructions. When asked for a login name and paswd use your NCSU UnityID and password.

This will configure your iPad to use the NCSU VPN system. Whenever you then need to run the software, just open the app, slide the off tab to on, and enter your password when requested.

Please note that you will need this turned on before you can use any Remote Desktop applications to talk to your work computer from offsite.

http://oit.ncsu.edu/data-network/vpn-installation-instructions-ipad

Email / Calendar

Passcode

Don't forget to require a password to get onto your iPad. You'll be using this for lots of business -- if only email/calendar -- and it needs a password just like your laptop.

Goto Settings > General > Passcode Lock First be sure to turn off "Simple Passcode" -- you want a real password, not 4 digits. Now "Turn Passcode On" -- you'll be asked to enter your paswd. While tempting, don't use your UnityID password.

Consider setting the "Erase Data" option. If you do, 10 failures in a row will cause the iPad to erase all data on it. Also install and setup the "Find my iPad" app -- this will allow you to locate your device if stolen and to remotely trigger a wipe.

Backups

Be sure to configure your device to backup to your iCloud account. When you set up a new iOS device or need to restore the information on one you already have, iCloud Backup does the heavy lifting. Just connect your device to Wi-Fi and enter your Apple ID and password. Your personal data — along with your purchased music, TV shows, apps, and books from iTunes — will appear on your device. Setup iCloud

Find My iPad

Once you set up iCloud, you can enable Find My iPad. Which helps you find your misplaced iPad by showing you its approximate location on a map. Learn more about Find My iPad

Recommended Apps

Here's a few apps that we've found useful over the years. Nothing official about these recommendations... just somewhere for you to start.

iBooks: for some reason, this isn't included. Be sure to get your copy.
Google+: so you can join Google Hangouts from your iPad.
PocketCloud: Be sure to get the free version "Wyse PocketCloud RDP" -- this application will let you remote desktop to your Windows desktop in your office.
Flipboard: Popular way to get your news; perhaps your favorite ECE and NCSU rss feeds?
Zite: Another popular news reader.
Angry Birds: Don't forget to install the free version of Angry Birds.
Pocket: Not free, but a personal favorite for collecting website/webpages to review later.
Dropbox: Easiest method of sync'ing files from your computer to your iPad. Please don't use for anything that needs to be confidential / protected data.
OverDrive: For checking out ebooks from your local (Wake) library.

Training

Learn the basics and beyond. Visit your favorite Apple Retail Store for free workshops that will teach you all about your new iPad. Signup for a Workshop at CrabTree Valley Mall Apple Store

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 As we seem to have a number of folks purchasing personal iPads and hoping to use them here at NC State, here's a brief overview of how to configure them.
+==Where's the Manual?==
+If you have a question about your iPad, tap the iPad User Guide bookmark in Safari. Or download the guide from the iBookstore. [http://insideapple.apple.com/redir/cbx-cgi.do?v=2&la=en&lc=us&a=%2BIgjgbM9K%2BCqhD5cPKTMApC70rrrQ%2ByG6lO2ovZhWsdv%2F558Io8%2FAWRHqfYElyecphAWaIvZozQk6kx7WLd4YALcvf4sfnBAVHt8OzZ8HrS4tL4wS1dswMqE6TU9YOVq1q5IRx%2B7b87npwUCkS%2Fdp33jQB1abycLCOQ7GbvB4aId%2BRlaJYwJ2NGbLuDFYjQEg31l8vxh04AFYC1oN8zjXQ%3D%3D Download the iPad User Guide]
 ==Wireless Network==
 You don't want to have to enter your username and password everytime you want to use the iPad on the wireless network. So be sure to register it with the NOMAD system.
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 ==VPN==
-Go here: http://comtech.ncsu.edu/networking/NCSUVPN.mobileconfig
+NCSU VPN for iPad now uses the Cisco AnyConnect App from the iTunes store (its free).
-Follow the instructions. When asked for a login name and paswd use your NCSU UnityID and password.
-This will configure your iPad to use the NCSU VPN system. May be needed to access your email when offsite.
-==Email==
-Cyrus and Groupwise email users alike will connect via an IMAP connection on the iPad.
-'''Note''': If you're using Groupwise, an email deleted on your iPad will remain on your Groupwise account -- but it will be crossed off. Just delete these emails when you see them in Groupwise.
-'''1/20/11 Update:''' If you want to sync your calendar as well, skip this section and read the next.<BR>
-'''2/4/11 Update:''' If you have an iPad WiFi (no 3G), use this to setup your email. Then use the ActiveSync steps to get your calendar information.
-Settings> Mail, Contacts, Calendars> Add Account...> Other> Add Mail Account>
-Name: Name you want others to see on your email.<br>
-Address: your NCSU email address<br>
-Password: your NCSU email password<br>
-Description: "NCSU Email"
-Hit "Next"
-Make sure "IMAP" is selected at the top of the next page.
-Incoming Mail Server><br>
-Hostname: unityid.mail.ncsu.edu<br>
-Username: unityid<br>
-Password: (your password)
-Outgoing Mail Server><br>
+Open the App Store, search for AnyConnect, then install it. Once the install is finished, start the application. Create a new connection, call it something like NCSU, and for the server enter "vpn.ncsu.edu". From there, follow the instructions. When asked for a login name and paswd use your NCSU UnityID and password.
-Hostname: smtp.ncsu.edu<br>
-Username: unityid<br>
-Password: (your password)
-==Calendar==
+This will configure your iPad to use the NCSU VPN system. Whenever you then need to run the software, just open the app, slide the off tab to on, and enter your password when requested.
-===Groupwise users===
-To synchronize your GroupWise mailbox with your mobile device, you must first request an Active Sync mobile service account -- do so here: http://oit.ncsu.edu/wolfwise/active-sync-mobile-service-request-form
-Please note that if you're using this, you can't use the IMAP described above (this will also sync your email). Delete your NCSU IMAP account on the iPad before following these instructions.
+Please note that you will need this turned on before you can use any Remote Desktop applications to talk to your work computer from offsite.
-#In Settings, tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"
+http://oit.ncsu.edu/data-network/vpn-installation-instructions-ipad
-#Tap Add Account, then tap "Microsoft Exchange".
-#Enter your campus email address, typically Firstname_Lastname@ncsu.edu
-#Enter your UNITYID in the "Username" field
-#Enter your Password
-#Enter a Description (It can be whatever you like, perhaps "WolfWise")
-#Press "Next"
-#Enter the server information from your confirmation email
-#Press "Next"
-#Press "Accept" to verify the certificate
-#Confirm "Mail, Contacts and Calendars" are "On"
-#Press "Save"
-===Google users===
+==Email / Calendar==
-Coming Soon.
+*http://google.ncsu.edu/gettingstarted/setting-ios-google-apps-nc-state
+*http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=139206
 ==Passcode==
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 Consider setting the "Erase Data" option. If you do, 10 failures in a row will cause the iPad to erase all data on it.
 Also install and setup the "Find my iPad" app -- this will allow you to locate your device if stolen and to remotely trigger a wipe.
+==Backups==
+Be sure to configure your device to backup to your iCloud account. When you set up a new iOS device or need to restore the information on one you already have, iCloud Backup does the heavy lifting. Just connect your device to Wi-Fi and enter your Apple ID and password. Your personal data — along with your purchased music, TV shows, apps, and books from iTunes — will appear on your device. [http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/?cid=CDM-US-DM-P0009300-160599&cp=em-P0009300-187230&sr=em Setup iCloud]
+==Find My iPad==
+Once you set up iCloud, you can enable Find My iPad. Which helps you find your misplaced iPad by showing you its approximate location on a map. [http://www.apple.com/ipad/find-my-ipad.html?cid=CDM-US-DM-P0009300-160599&cp=em-P0009300-187230&sr=em Learn more about Find My iPad]
+==Recommended Apps==
+Here's a few apps that we've found useful over the years. Nothing official about these recommendations... just somewhere for you to start.
+;iBooks: for some reason, this isn't included. Be sure to get your copy.
+;Google+: so you can join Google Hangouts from your iPad.
+;PocketCloud: Be sure to get the free version "Wyse PocketCloud RDP" -- this application will let you remote desktop to your Windows desktop in your office.
+;Flipboard: Popular way to get your news; perhaps your favorite ECE and NCSU rss feeds?
+;Zite: Another popular news reader.
+;Angry Birds: Don't forget to install the free version of Angry Birds.
+;Pocket: Not free, but a personal favorite for collecting website/webpages to review later.
+;Dropbox: Easiest method of sync'ing files from your computer to your iPad. Please don't use for anything that needs to be confidential / protected data.
+;OverDrive: For checking out ebooks from your local (Wake) library.
+==Training==
+Learn the basics and beyond. Visit your favorite Apple Retail Store for free workshops that will teach you all about your new iPad. [http://concierge.apple.com/workshops/R116 Signup for a Workshop at CrabTree Valley Mall Apple Store]