Overview:
This article provides a list of devices and equipment that the IT department at Smith & Howard has either tested or believes is likely to work with our systems. Please be sure to read all information provided by the manufacturers to ensure compatibility and support with your personal setup. None of the equipment listed below is required but may make working from home/ remote more comfortable or productive.

NOTE: While we make an effort to ensure the links work unfortunately the vendors move the pages around often and we are unable to monitor and update the links as often as they move the pages. If the link does not work please search the vendors page for the model mentioned. 

Monitors
To use multiple non-portable monitors you will need a dock (see below)


Desktop Monitors

Docks
  • Dell D6000 - Works with Smith & Howard Lenovo and all Dell laptops, can charge Dell laptops, works with up to 3 monitors
  • Dell WD19TB - This is the new dock being used/ purchased by the firm
Mouse and Keyboards
Power Adapter
  • Dell Type C Charger - For Dell XPS Ultrabook Laptop, we recommend the 45watt version as it works with all models of our Ultrabook laptops

Headsets

  • Plantronics Headset - Wired, we recommend a USB C cord for this
  • Plantronics Amplifier Cable - Required to go with headset for Cisco Desk Phones
  • Cell Phone Headsets - Most 3.5mm headsets will work with all of the laptops
  • USB Cell Phone Headsets - There have been compatibility issues with some of the USB-C headsets, the ones that work with Google Pixel phones work with the XPS laptops
Printers
  • For security reasons we can not install or update printer software or drivers
  • For security reasons we ask that you not print client material outside of Firm or client locations as you will not have access to secure document destruction

The products listed above have been used and confirmed working at Smith & Howard. However, these items are only a suggestion for your home setup. Additional cabling may be required dependent on your individual setup.

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