This document describes the steps necessary to prepare your home computer, and how to get connected using Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) software.
Important First Steps
- Make sure your UHD PC is on.
- Know the name of your UHD PC. See instructions below.
Windows 7
| Windows 10
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Click start>control panel>system
Write down your full computer name
| Click start>settings>system>about
Click system info
Write down your full computer name
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Prepare your Home Computer
In order to access your UHD computer, you must first install a VPN client on your home computer.
Install VPN Client:
- Visit our
Online Software Download page.
- Download the appropriate VPN client and installation instructions for your operating system.
- Follow the installation instructions to complete the VPN setup.
Get Connected
Now that your PC has a VPN client, you will only need to follow the steps below to connect each time.
Establish a VPN connection:
- Go to the Start menu and under All Programs locate the VPN software that you installed. The Palo Alto VPN client is listed as Global Protect.
- Type in your UHD username and password.
- Click on Connect. Afterwards you should get a message in your system tray (bottom right-hand corner) that your VPN connection has been established.
Login Using Remote Desktop Connection:
- Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
- Type in your UHD computer name.
- Click Connect.
- Click Yes.
- The login screen to your UHD office computer should be visible. Proceed to login as you would when on campus.
(***Note: You may need to add UHD\ in front of your username to login).
