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Avaya Workplace Client Installation Guide (SFSU-issued Unmanaged Macintosh Machines)

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7.0 - Updated on 02/12/2024 by Wilbur Lam

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Installation Instructions for SFSU-Issued Unmanaged Macintosh Machines

Information

Please note that the Mac version of the Avaya Workplace application will not support Caller ID.

Install Certificate

1)    Download the certificate file from the Box folder below using the Download button.

       a)    https://sfsu.app.box.com/v/AvayaWorkPlace/folder/121562999525

NOTE: if you are logging into Box for the first time, you may not be placed in the correct folder; please try selecting the link again.

2)    Select Finder, then select the Go option from the menu at the top and select Utilities, and then open the Keychain Access app.

Finder icon from dock

 

Finder menu with Go circled and Utilities circled

3)    In the Keychain Access window, select the System tab on the left.

Macintosh Keychain - System

4)    Select and drag the SystemManagerCA.cacert.crt certificate into the Keychain window.

5)    Log in through the pop-up window to enable the change to the system keychain and select Modify Keychain

NOTE: You must be an administrator for the device

Macintosh Keychain - modify access

6)    Double-click the System Manager CA certificate to see details

Macintosh Keychain System Manager CA certificate

7)    Select the Trust section to show the contents

Avaya Macintosh System Manager CA - Trust section

8)    Next to When using this certificate, select the drop-down menu and change it from Never Trust to Always Trust

Avaya Macintosh System Manager CA - change from Never Trust to Always Trust

9)    Close the Certificate  window.

10)   Log in through the pop-up window to enable the change to your Certificate Trust Settings and select Update Settings

NOTE: You must be an administrator for the device

Avaya Macintosh - You are making changes to your Certificate Trust Settings

11)  Close the Keychain Access application window.

Install Workplace Client

1)    Download the installer “AvayaWorkplaceMacOS-3.17.0.64.6.dmg” from the Box folder below using the Download button

       a)   https://sfsu.app.box.com/v/AvayaWorkPlace/folder/121561376040

2)    Navigate to your Downloads folder and open the zip file

     Downloads - Avaya dmg file

3)    Run the installer “AvayaWorkplaceMacOS-3.17.0.64.6.dmg

     Avaya Macintosh Downloads Folder - Run the installer “AvayaIXWorkplaceMacOS-3.9.0.84.5.dmg”

4)    Double-click the Install option to continue

     Avaya Macintosh Installer - double-click Install

5)    Confirm that you would like to open the app by selecting Open

     Avaya Macintosh installer - are you sure you want to open it?

6)    Select OK to continue the process

NOTE: Not all Mac operating systems will display this message

Avaya Macintosh installer - select OK to allow installer to proceed

7)    In the installer window, select Allow or Continue

     Avaya Macintosh installer - select Continue

8)    Select Continue to begin the process

     Avaya Macintosh - Welcome to the Avaya IX Workplace Installer - Click Continue

9)    At the Software License Agreement, select Continue 

     Avaya Macintosh Software License Agreement

10) Select Agree to continue

     Avaya Macintosh Software License Agreement

11) Select Install to begin the installation

     Avaya Macintosh Standard Install

12) In the "Installer is trying to install new software” pop-up window, enter your computer username and password

NOTE: You must be an administrator for the device

Avaya Macintosh - Installer is Trying to Install New Software

13) When the installation is complete, select Close

     

     Avaya Macintosh - The installation was successful

14) At the prompt, select OK

NOTE: Not all Mac operating systems will display this message

Avaya Macintosh - installer would like to access your downloads folder

15) Select the Move to Trash button to remove the installer file

     Avaya Macintosh - move installer to trash

16) Close the installer with the red X button at the top left of the window

     Avaya Macintosh - Close Installer

17) Select Finder, then select the Go option from the menu at the top and select Applications, and then open the Avaya Workplace application. You may wish to drag this to your dock for future access.

18) Enable notifications for Avaya Workplace by selecting Allow.

NOTE: Not all Mac operating systems will display this message

     Avaya Macintosh - Enable notifications for Avaya IX Workplace

23) The installation is complete.

Client Setup

NOTE: Before opening the Avaya Workplace, you must connect to GlobalProtect VPN

1)    Open the Avaya Workplace application

2)    At the setup screen, select Configure my account

     Avaya IX Workplace - configure my account

3)    Enter your SF State email address and select NEXT.

     Avaya Enter your Email Address

4)    Sign in through the SF State Global Login using your SF State email address and password.

NOTE: You must use the SF State email address instead of ID number for the username

SF State Global Login

5)    Authenticate through Duo using a push notification or code

Duo Authentication

6)    You will be taken to the Avaya Workplace tutorial. Select the NEXT button to continue through the tutorial, and PREVIOUS to view previous screens.

Welcome to Avaya IX Workplace tutorial

7)    Select DONE to complete the tutorial.

Avaya Tutorial Done