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VPN and remote connection
Connecting to a campus Windows computer (Linux)
Connecting to a campus Windows computer (Linux)
Tags
linux
remote
vpn
windows
VPN requirement
A
VPN connection
is required, if off-campus or using a minimally managed or personal device.
Instructions
Press the Windows/Super key in the lower left of the keyboard or bring your mouse cursor to the top left of the screen to bring up the GNOME Activity Overview.
Search for
remote desktop viewer
.
Select
enter
or click the icon to enter the
Remote Desktop Viewer
.
Select the
Connect
button in the upper left of the interface. It will bring up a dialog box for creating a new connection.
Enter the connection settings, then choose
Connect
.
Protocol:
RDP
Host: Enter the
hostname
of the Windows computer
Username: Enter your
Michigan Tech account name
Domain: Enter
MTU
You can also edit the display options of the remote desktop with the Width and Height options (in pixels), enable fullscreen mode, or enable scaling of the display. All display options but width and height can be modified while the connection is ongoing
If this is your first time connecting to the host, it will show a certification dialog.
Verify that all of the information seems trustworthy and representative of the computer you are trying to connect to before actually connecting.
Notify IT at 906-487-1111 or
it-help@mtu.edu
if a certificate for a computer on campus looks suspicious (i.e., has a subject line that does not correspond to MTU or something familiar).
An authentication prompt appear upon successful communication with the machine. The username and domain will already be populated if you filled them out on the previous screen. Enter your password and select
Authenticate
.
If everything was successful, you will now be connected to the Windows computer.
To disconnect from the computer, use the
Logoff
desktop shortcut displayed on the remote Windows desktop.
Next, either select the
Disconnect
button to the right of the
Connect
button in the upper right of the Remote Desktop Viewer interface or close the program.
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Article ID:
84321
Created
Mon 8/5/19 8:42 AM
Modified
Fri 4/14/23 8:29 AM
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