Mobile on ISG Blog · D-MATH

Softphone / ETH phone

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:17:24 +0200

The softphone can be used in the home office, at the shared desk or for mobile working. A softphone is software that is installed on a PC, laptop or mobile device to operate telephony as a software solution. This means that conventional number telephony can also be used regardless of location, for example from the home office or at shared desks, and is no longer tied to a desk phone.

Tipps for smartphones and tablets, recommended apps

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:06:11 +0100

Configuration of mail, calendar:

general: https://unlimited.ethz.ch/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=16451437 (=> see below “Instructions / FAQ / How To / Tips”)

Important : use username@ethz.ch (and not @math.ethz.ch) for configuration, then most of the configuration will be automatic.

VPN-client:

https://unlimited.ethz.ch/spaces/itkb/pages/21125994/VPN

WLAN:

../wireless-networks

Using your smartphone or tablet abroad:

It’s a good idea to use the VPN-client if you’re connecting to foreign networks as the data transfer will be encrypted. Turn on WLAN or Bluetooth only if needed. Konsumentenschutz has published a document on what to look out for if you’re using your mobile phone abroad (only in German): Roaming Merkblatt

iPad Reset

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:02:58 +0200

Bevor ein ausgeliehenes iPad an die ISG zurückgebracht werden kann, muss ein Reset gemacht werden. Anderenfalls haben wir von der ISG keinen Zugriff auf das Gerät und können es nicht weiter verleihen.

Es wird eine Internet Verbindung benötigt um den Reset durchzuführen. Hier der Link, wie dies gemacht wird:

https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT201274

Before bringing back a lent iPad to the ISG, it has to be reset. Otherwise the ISG will not have access and it can’t be lent again.