Remote Access (VPN) Students, faculty, and staff can connect to the Cal State LA network from off campus through a secure virtual private network (SSL VPN). A VPN connection is required to access restricted campus resources from remote locations.
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How do I access the Cal State LA computer labs?
If you need to access software that is available in the Cal State LA computer labs, you can remotely connect to the lab computers using a Remote Access Tool. If you do not have access to the Internet from off-campus, please utilize the following resources.
Does Cal State LA have Wi-Fi?
The Cal State LA wireless networks support all the latest devices and Wi-Fi protocols. Students, faculty and staff can access the CSULA-SECURE wireless network using their MyCalStateLA ID username and password. Cal State LA also offers access to eduroam, a world-wide roaming wireless access service.
What online resources does mycalstatela offer?
Our online resources are listed below. Log in to MyCalStateLA Portal to access many IT resources including Canvas, Office 365 Email, Zoom, GET, HRM, LinkedIn Learning, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Qualtrics and more.
Does Cal State have wireless access?
Wireless access to the Cal State LA network is widely available across campus, including most academic and administrative buildings, campus housing, and many public areas . With proper authentication, the Cal State LA community and guests can connect to the wireless network using mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Learn more »
Can you connect to Cal State LA?
Students, faculty, and staff can connect to the Cal State LA network from off campus through a secure virtual private network (SSL VPN). A VPN connection is required to access restricted campus resources from remote locations. Learn more »
Home Use License
If Home Use License is available click on the "Yes" link on the corresponding software title for instructions on how to get your Home Use License. For some software titles you may need to contact your faculty to get license information.
Remote Access (Labstats)
Labstats Remote Access Tool allows you to remotely connect to physical computers located in Cal State LA computer labs allowing to use all the software loaded on the campus computers. You can use Windows or Mac (requires downloading Microsoft Remote Desktop client from App Store) computers to connect remotely.
MyTools (Virtualized applications)
MyTools delivers software as an on-demand service to Cal State LA students, faculty, and staff. MyTools provides secure access to virtual instances of commonly used software from anywhere, at any time, using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other mobile devices with an internet connection.
Cloud (Vendor hosted)
Some software vendors have a cloud based option that allows you to run their software in the cloud remotely through your web browser or a standalone client. If a cloud based option is available please click on the "Yes" link in the corresponding software title row to access or register for the cloud based service.
How to connect to GlobalProtect?
Connect Using a Desktop or Laptop Computer 1 NAVIGATE to the following webpage: https://myvpn.calstatela.edu 2 When prompted for a username and password, LOG IN with your MyCalStateLA ID credentials. 3 DOWNLOAD and INSTALL the appropriate version of the GlobalProtect client software. 4 RUN the GlobalProtect application. 5 SELECT the Home tab. In the section labeled Portal, TYPE: myvpn.calstatela.edu 6 CLICK Connect. 7 When prompted for a username and password, LOG IN with your MyCalStateLA ID credentials.
Does off site computer pass through campus network?
While connected to the campus, all of the network data you generate from your off-site computer will pass through the campus network infrastructure.
Summary
This guide will help you set up a remote connection to your CLA-issued computer that you can use from a personal computer to log in to your work computer and have access to all files and programs just as if you were sitting in your office on campus.
On the Computer You Will Be Remoting Into
Select the File Explorer from task bar in the bottom left hand corner of your screen.
On the Computer You Are Remoting in From
If this is the first time you are running through this guide, follow the below steps. If you have already saved your connection all you need to do is double click on the icon on your desktop.
Collaboration Tools
DocuSign is a secure electronic signature system designed to sign, send and manage the flow of documents. Download our guide for individual accounts. For information on department accounts and more, the ITS DocuSign Support page is available to assist you.
Computer Resources
Adobe Creative Cloud gives you the world’s best creative apps and services so you can make anything you can imagine. Creative Cloud is a collection of 20+ desktop and mobile apps and services for photography, design, video, web, UX and more. It also includes Adobe Acrobat DC.
Other Resources
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides faculty and staff with different resouces. Use the links below to see what's available to you.
PC Laptop (Autopilot Enrolled)
Please follow the steps below before you start to use device. Plug-in the charger and power on your Windows laptop.
MAC Laptop
Please follow the steps below before you start to use device. Plug-in the charger and power on your macOS device.