Windows Remote Access

Important: Before you can access Windows Machines, you must be logged onto the UMass Dartmouth VPN network.

Step 1: VPN access

Brought to you by way of CITS. For all problems with VPN, please contact CITS at extension 508.999.8790.

Links:

CITS VPN Wireless Network

Step a:

• Register your password!

Step b:

• Install VPN on Mac
• Install VPN on XP
• Install VPN on Vista

Step 2: Connecting to remote desktop

Step a: Connect to remote desktop by clicking All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection.

Step b: Enter the computer name or IP address of the lab computer you wish to use. The CIS machines are named in the following format.

• cis303-01
• cis303-02
• cis303-03
• cis303-04
• cis303-05
• ...
• cis303-25

Or the 311 labs

• cis311-01
• cis311-02
• cis311-03
• cis311-04
• cis311-05
• ...
• cis311-25

Step c: Make sure you are connecting to the proper Domain UMD_CIS or cis.umassd.edu either is correct.