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This guide covers using Remote Desktop Connection to connect to your Windows-based SU computer from home.
Please be aware that your SU device must be powered on, not in sleep mode, and connected to the internet at all times for this option to work.
A great alternative to using Remote Desktop is to save your files to OneDrive for access or see Accessing Network Drives via On-Demand VPN for instructions on accessing departmental drives from a personal device.
Before using the Remote Desktop
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**If you are connecting from home using a Mac device, you must be using the Remote Desktop client for Mac to connect to a Windows device on campus. Look for this in the app store:
connect to the VPN using Step 4-Method 2(see below) and use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application found in the App store.
**Your office computer must remain powered on for you to make a connection from offsite.
Step 1: Request appropriate Permission
While at the PC you wish to remote into, faculty Faculty and staff must submit a ticket at Technology Support (http://support.salisbury.edu/user), select Logins, Accounts, and Access , and then select "I need to Remote to my Desktop PC".
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Once you have been approved for Remote Access you will need to Restart restart your PC.
Step 2: Enable your office computer to receive remote connections
Open the Software Software Center on your office PC (that you wish to connect to Remotely to ) and select "Request Remote Desktop Access" then choose Install.
**The user who wishes to have the remote access must be logged into the SU computer when running the Request Remote Desktop Access installation.
**If you are off campus and cannot complete this step please contact the Help Desk at 410-677-5454 or complete a ticket request online at http://support.salisbury.edu
Step 3: Make a Note of your office PC IP address
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5. You will need the address listed as the IPv4 address
**If you are off campus and need your IP address please contact the Help Desk at 410-677-5454 or complete a ticket request online at http://support.salisbury.edu
Step 4: Initiate a VPN Connection from Home/Off campus
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12. Go to Step 5: Start Remote Desktop Connection
Method 3: Juniper VPN Connection
If you are connecting to your office pc using a personal computer you may also connect via the VPN using the below instructions:
Open Internet Explorer (not Microsoft Edge)and go to https://vpn.salisbury.edu and sign in with your SU login and password.
2. Log in with your SU username and password, and then click I Agree, Sign In. You may get a Setup Warning message similar to the one below (depending upon your browser). If so, click Yes or Always to install. This may require a restart.
3. Go to Step 5: Start Remote Desktop Connection
Step 5: Start Remote Desktop Connection:
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