GroupWise Remote Access

Remote access to GroupWise is available using the GroupWise Client software (Windows, Macintosh, Linux), a web browser or a wireless PDA. All users must follow Campus IT policies when connecting to GroupWise from off campus.  Please choose your preferred remote access method for more details. If you have problems please contact Ed Heiger or enter a Helpstar request. 

Web Access     |     Windows client     |     Macintosh client     |     Linux client     |     Wireless PDA

***The Evolution e-mail client should also work, contact Ed Heiger if you want more information.****

Linux Client

Requirements     |     Linux Client User Guide

  1. Download the software to a temporary directory by clicking here.  (This file is 125Mb and should only be downloaded with a high speed internet connection like DSL, Cable Modem or FIOS)

  2. In a terminal window at your Linux workstation, change to the temporary directory, then use the following commands to uncompress and untar the downloaded file:

    gunzip gw702HP1aclnxus.tar.gz

    tar -xvzf gw702HP1aclnxus.tar

  3. The result is a directory with the directory structure root\image\date\client\linux.

  4. Change to the root\image\date\client\linux directory.

  5. Run the GroupWise Setup program to install the GroupWise Cross-Platform client software:

    ./install

  6. To start the GroupWise client after installation, click the GroupWise icon on your Linux desktop.

  7. Use the following information if needed:

MEDICINE - Online server address: gw.medicine.umaryland.edu

EPI - Online server address: epigw.umaryland.edu

Port: 1677

 

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