Lab Docking Stations | Quick Guide

OIT is providing docking stations for student use in the  Open and Housing Labs.

Docking stations allow students to add one more screen to their laptops or tablets for smoother studying, productivity, and quick charging. They are compatible with Windows laptops, MacBooks, and iPad Pros with USB-C connectors. See the guides below to get started.

Windows Guide

  1. Connect USB-C cable to laptop.
    Connect USB-C cable to laptop
  2. Go to  Settings > System > Display 
    Go to Settings > Display
  3. Select a  Duplicate  option or  Extend desktop to this display.
    Select Extend desktop to this display

Mac Guide

  1. Connect USB-C cable to laptop.
    Connect USB-C cable to laptop
  2. Go to  Settings.
    Go to Settings
  3. Select  Displays.
    Go to Settings
  4. Select the second monitor and select  Extended Display.
    Select Extend desktop to this display

iPad Pro Guide

  1. Connect USB-C cable to iPad.
    Connect USB-C cable to laptop
  2. Go to  Settings.
    Go to Settings
  3. Select  Display & Brightness.
    Select Display
  4. Select  Arrangement   .
    Go to Settings
  5. Toggle  Mirror Display  off. This will extend your screen
    Select Display

  6. To arrange, tap on iPad display and drag it to the desired positio   n and tap  Set  on top right to  confirm the arrangement.    
    Select Display

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