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Instruction for Using WebConnect November 2010 Division of Instructional & Information Technology Division of School Support & Instruction
Instruction
for Using
WebConnect
November 2010
Division of Instructional
& Information Technology
Division of School Support
& Instruction
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Introduction
The DOE will be implementing a new way to access
mainframe computer applications (e.g. ATS, EIS, CAP,
etc). Instead of accessing these applications using an
application on your workstation (PCOMM), staff will access
the applications using the web browser at this URL:
https://wc.nycenet.edu.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Technical Requirements
Windows XP, or Windows 7 with IE 6, or higher.
Contact the DIIT Helpdesk (718.935.5100) if your
workstation is not currently running on of these versions
of windows.
Pop-up blockers must be disabled for the WebConnect
application to function properly.
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Java
Java 1.6.x – Java must be installed on a computer in
order for WebConnect to function properly.
If Java is not installed, download it from
http://www.java.com/en/download
Or from the Download option
on the OpenConnect main
menu.
LOGGING IN
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Logging In
To access WebConnect, open Internet Explorer and type the following URL into the address bar: https://wc.nycenet.edu.
Click to begin
logging into WebConnect.
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The Security Screen
Users will see either version of the security screen, depending on the version of Windows being run on their computers.
A user enters his/her e-mail username (alias) and password in these fields [e.g., Jsmith]. Click “OK” to proceed to the “Open
Connect Screen.”
Windows XP Windows 7
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The OpenConnect Screen
After logging in users will see the OpenConnect screen. To enter
Click on the “3270-DOE USSMSG10” icon.
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Windows 7 Users Only
Windows XP users will automatically be directed to the “Warning-Security” screen (next slide). Windows 7 users will see this window first. It is alerting the user that Java is required and will run in order to use the WebConnect application.
Click “Allow” to permit this procedure.
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Warning-Security
The “Warning-Security” screen is alerting you whether the site’s certificate is verified.
Click “Yes.” You will be asked for authentication.
Windows XP Windows 7
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Authentication
User enters his/her e-mail and password in the fields
provided.
Click “Yes” or “OK” after entering credentials.
Windows XP Windows 7
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The 3270-DOE USSMSG10 Icon
Users will see the
3270-DOE USSMSG10 icon again.
Clicking on it will load the
WebConnect applet and open a
small “OpenConnect” window at the
bottom-right corner of the screen.
This window must remain open while working in WebConnect. Closing it will cause WebConnectto disconnect.
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For More Information
For more information and technical support, contact your CFN
data/IT liaison.
For hardware and software issues, contact the DIIT Helpdesk:
(718) 935-5100.
