Connect to On-Campus Computer using Remote Desktop Services

The university Virtual Private Network (VPN) is required in order to connect to an on-campus workstation. Additionally, you must also have the computer name and/or IP address of the workstation you would like to connect to.

How to Get your IP address

:!: You must know your IP address or hostname prior to attempting to connect to your on-campus system remotely.

  1. Open Windows Settings by going to Start → Settings or typing settings into the Start Menu

  2. In the Windows Settings window, click Network & Internet

    Windows Settings

  3. In the Network & Internet pane, under Status, click View your network properties

    Network & Internet

  4. Your IP Address will be shown under IPv4 Address in the Properties window

    Properties

How to Connect to the VPN

:!: You must install and configure the Cisco VPN client prior to attempting to connect to your on-campus system.

  1. Make sure your off-campus computer is connected to the internet

  2. Start the Cisco VPN client by going to Start → Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client or typing anyconnect into the Start Menu

  3. In the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client window…

    1. Type secureaccess.gsu.edu in the field
    2. Click Connect

      Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

  4. The client will attempt to connect and ask for your credentials

    1. Under Username, type your GSU Username
    2. Under Password, type your GSU Password
    3. Under DUO authentication method, type push (all lowercase)
    4. Click Login

      Cisco AnyConnect VPN Login

  5. The window will wait until you successfully authorize using your DUO authenticator.

  6. You are now connected

How to use Remote Desktop Connection

  1. Open Remote Desktop Connection by going to Start → Remote Desktop Connection or typing Remote Desktop Connection into the Start Menu

    Remote Desktop on the Start Menu

  2. In the Remote Desktop Connection window…

    1. Under Computer, type the IP address or hostname of the on-campus workstation.
      Example: 10.50.123.45
      Example: ascsc-25-700-1.dmd.gsuad.gsu.edu
    2. Click Connect

      Remote Desktop Connection

  3. You will be asked to login to the on-campus workstation.

    1. Under Username, type your GSU Username
    2. Under Password, type your GSU Password
    3. Click OK

      RDC Login

  4. You are now connected to the on-campus workstation. To disconnect, click the X on the blue strip at the top.

Need Assistance?

This technology or service is under the support of the Computer Science department. If you are having any technical issues with the system, please consult your professor. You may also report an issue to the help desk.

Open a Support Ticket

  • Last modified: 2023/01/22 05:47