How do I log in to my Drexel Remote Desktop?
Log in using your Drexel credentials ( e.g. abc123@drexel.edu ). Click on the remote desktop you're trying to access. This will download a .rdp file that will open using the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection utility. You may be prompted to enter your credentials again.
What services are available on campus at Drexel University?
At Drexel, many information services can be used anywhere, but some are restricted to on-campus access, such as file servers, databases, websites, and privileged applications. Anyone who needs to use these campus-only services can either physically travel to the campus, or connect remotely through a virtual private network (VPN).
Which operating systems are supported by Drexel it?
Drexel IT only provides support for Cisco's AnyConnect Mobility Client software for Windows, Mac, iOS and selected Android devices. Cisco provides AnyConnect Mobility Client software for many other operating systems. Note: VPN connection at Drexel requires Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
How do I get drexelconnect to stop requiring me for MFA?
If you want DrexelConnect to "forget" that preference on this device before those 60 days are up, you can tell DrexelConnect to resume prompting you for MFA again. Check this box when you connect and DrexelConnect will resume requiring MFA normally from then on (until you choose "Remember for 60 days" again).
What is a VPN for Drexel?
A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection from Drexel's on-campus network services to an off-campus computer or device.
Does Drexel University have a VPN?
Anyone who needs to use these campus-only services can either physically travel to the campus, or connect remotely through a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection from Drexel's on-campus network services to an off-campus computer or device.
What is webvpn for Drexel?
WebVPN is a feature of this VPN service that allows internal Drexel web sites to be viewed without the need for installing or running the VPN client software.
What operating systems does AnyConnect support?
AnyConnect supports the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7 and up, Linux (RedHat Linux 9, RedHat Enterprise Linux 3, SUSE Linux 10, Slackware 11.0, or Fedora 4 or 6), Mac OS 10.9 and up.
Does Drexel support Cisco?
Drexel IT only provides support for Cisco's AnyConnect Mobility Client software for Windows, Mac, iOS and selected Android devices. Cisco provides AnyConnect Mobility Client software for many other operating systems.
Policies/Information Security
Connecting to Drexel
- In order to access Drexel's resources from off campus, confirm internet access. 1. Test your network speed. Check your internet speed. 2. Please refer to the following FCC guidance for choosing a data plan based on your household usage. Download speed refers to how many megabits of data per second it takes to download data from a server in the form...
Remote Applications
- More information about accessing learning technologies remotely can be found on the ITG Blog in Web Conferencing Options and Lecture Recording Options.
Support
- Help Desk
1. Submit a Help Ticket (drexel.edu/it/servicedesk) 2. consult@drexel.edu - Request A Loaner Laptop
Please submit a Loaner Laptop Service Request.