Use Remote Desktop to connect to your on-campus computer
The instructions below will show how to connect to their office Windows computer.
CAUTION:
- The remote computer needs to be on and set to not sleep.
- You must have administrative right on the computer to connect to it remotely.
- If you are off campus, you will need to setup Anyconnect VPN to use Remote Desktop (Please click here for instructions).
- Remote Desktop is not available between on-campus computers. This means you will not be able to connect to an office computer using a laptop or other computer while on campus.
As Remote Desktop is a favorite method for attackers to pivot from one system to another on a network, ITS has had to disabled that function.
HOWEVER, one can connect to Eduroam wireless and then connect to Anyconnect VPN to another on-campus computer.
Connect remotely a Windows computer
(Macintosh instructions are below)
- Hold down the Windows key (
) and press the letter 'R' on your keyboard. The 'Run' dialog box should appear.
- Type in 'MSTSC' in the Run dialog box. Then, click 'OK'.
- A small box labeled Remote Desktop Connection should appear. In the space labeled Computer, type in '[computername].campus.pomona.edu'.
Then, click on the Connect button.
- Enter your username in form of CAMPUS\username (e.g., CAMPUS\its02022) followed by your password.
(the same password you use for My.Pomona, email, Sakai, etc.).
Once logged in, you should see the same data you would see if you were logged into a lab, classroom or your office computer. The programs referenced above will also be available in the All Programs menu under the Start menu.
Connect remotely using a Mac
- Go to the Go menu and select Applications.
- In the Applications folder, open the Microsoft Remote Desktop folder and double click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon.
NOTE: If you don't find Microsoft Remote Desktop, it can be downloaded for FREE from the Macintosh App Store. Be sure to installed Microsoft Remote Desktop 10, not 8.
- Click on the plus (+) and select 'Desktop' to add the new connection.
- Enter the following:
- For PC Name:, type in AcadTS.campus.pomona.edu.
- For User Account:, click on 'Ask me every time' and select 'Add User Account'.
For User Name:, enter in your username in form of 'CAMPUS\username' (e.g., CAMPUS\its02022). Then, click Save.
- Click on the Show More button. For Friendly Name:, type in '[computername].campus.pomona.edu'. Then, click Save.
The rest of the settings can be left as is, though you should be able to change the settings as you desire.
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Double click on the new 'AcadTS' connection to start it.
- When you encounter the 'The certificate could not be verified' message, click 'Continue'.
- In the next window, enter your Pomona College password.
(the same password you use for My.Pomona, email, Sakai, etc.).
Once logged in, you should see the same data you would see if you were logged into a lab, classroom or your office computer. The programs referenced above will also be available in the All Programs menu under the Start menu.
