Resources
App Marketplace
WPI's own App Marketplace contains links to many WPI resources, including the Office 365 Online Application suite, Workday, Canvas, and more!
App MarketplaceHow to Use the App MarketplaceVPN
The Virtual Private Network (VPN) is not essential for all WPI resources. Certain resources can be accessed with a standard internet connection.
| VPN Not Required | VPN Required |
|---|---|
| Office 365 apps (OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, Sharepoint, etc.) | Network Shares |
| Some Linux and Windows Servers | Library Resources |
| Canvas | Individual Computer Desktop Sessions |
| Workday | Software Center |
| Web Conferencing | |
| Enterprise Resources (Banner, Argos, Tableau, etc.) | |
| Lecture Capture - Echo360 | |
| Wordpress | |
| Zoom | |
| eProjects |
Get Connected
The VPN redirects network traffic through WPI's encrypted network. It is required to access certain WPI resources such as network drives and many library databases.
VPNVPN Not Required
Account Access
Your WPI username and password allow access to work remotely. You can manage your account remotely if needed!
Accounts and AccessOffice 365 and Email
WPI has a subscription to the Office 365 Application suite. All Office applications, including email, are available online. Collaborate simultaneously, or work on shared documents anywhere you have network connection.
Office 365 ApplicationsReal Time Communication
Collaborate using Microsoft Teams with instant messaging, screen share, audio share when used with headset/microphone, and video share when used with webcam.
Get Started with Microsoft TeamsConferencing
Teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and webconferencing are available via a live web conferencing tool, to conduct online class events and meetings.
ConferencingConnect to eduroam
Connect to the eduroam network before leaving WPI to have wireless access through eduroam on any participating university's campus.
eduroamVPN Required
Campus Computer
A remote desktop connection to your powered-on computer at WPI allows access to applications used by that WPI computer.
Configure Remote SettingsNetwork Storage
Many departments use network storage to share files.
Network StorageLibrary Resources
Use of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is needed to access many library databases to ensure data remains secure.
Library ResourcesSoftware Center
If you will be installing software on an IT provisioned device, you will need to access the VPN to use the Software Center.
Software CenterTerminal Server
The terminal server offers access to many software applications without the need to install them.
Access the terminal server by using your preferred remote desktop program to connect to: windows.wpi.edu
Terminal ServicesAccessible Software on Windows Terminal Server