Remote Desktop

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Remote Desktop (Staff only)

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How to take advantage of Remote Desktop

To take advantage of this facility you need to have followed the instructions on how to connect to the University Network using Virtual Private Network.

Using Virtual Private Network (VPN)

You need to be able to leave your work computer on while you are away from your desk or you can be green and contact a supporter to enable Wake on LAN.

Setting up Wake on LAN

What is Remote Desktop

VPNExample

Remote Desktop enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone.
It allows you to work and view files and software exactly as though you were sitting at your office desk.

Can I transfer files

To transfer files from your home PC you will need to map the appropriate drive, usually your H: drive and use that as an intermediary.

Mapping drives and printers

Can I print to my local printer

Yes you can route printing jobs from your remote based University work station to a printer that is attached to your local computer.

Printing to local computer

Installing Remote Desktop

1. Setting up your University workstation

Stage 1 - Find out the unique identifier of your university workstation.

All workstations on the university network have a unique IP address associated with them.

To find out how to find the host name or IP address of your workstation click below.

Click here to find out your host name

Stage 2 - Enabling Remote Desktop

If you are on Active Directory, ie you login to the CAMPUS domain, please see your local supporter as he will have to enable this feature for you.

Click the Start Menu and select Run...
Enter the following characters: sysdm.cpl
Click OK
On the System Properties Dialog click the Remote tab
- Enable Allow users to connect remotely to this computer
  - Click OK on the Remote Sessions dialog.
- Click on the Select Remote Users... button
  - Click on the Add... button
    - Use the Select Users dialog to add your login username
      - if you are logged in as a local Administrator, remember to prefix it with campus\
    - Click OK
  - Click OK
- Click OK

2. Setting up on your home PC

Windows 8	See our Remote Desktop on Windows 8 page
Windows 7	If you are running Windows 7 Run Start \| All Programs \| Accessories \| Remote Desktop Connection In the Computer: box type the Full Host Name of your University PC that you obtained in Stage 1 above Click on the Connect button When your University PC prompts you, enter your username and password View as detailed PDF Remote desktop Windows 7
Windows vista (how the setup boxes appear will change depending on the serivce pack you have)	If you are running Windows Vista Run Start \| All Programs \| Accessories \| Remote Desktop Connection In the Computer: box type the Full Host Name of your University PC that you obtained in Stage 1 above Click on the Connect button When your University PC prompts you, enter your username and password
Windows XP (how the setup boxes appear will change depending on the serivce pack you have)	If you are running Windows XP Run Start \| All Programs \| Accessories \| Communications \| Remote Desktop Connection or Run Start \| All Programs \| Accessories\| Remote Desktop Connection or In the Computer: box type the Full Host Name of your University PC that you obtained in Stage 1 above Click on the Connect button When your University PC prompts you, enter your username and password
Windows 2000	Install the latest Remote Desktop Client and follow the instructions for Windows XP

Now that you are connected you should see a network connection icon appear in the system tray (the bottom right-hand corner of your screen). When you want to disconnect, right-button mouse click on the icon and select Disconnect

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