What is VPN on Argonne?
A VPN account if you are connecting to a host computer on the Argonne network (e.g., your work computer) from a remote computer that is not on the Argonne network (e.g., a home computer) An ANL domain user account.
How to connect to VPN from remote computer?
Setting Up the Connection 1 Write down the computer name of the host computer. This can be found by right-clicking on My Computer, then Properties, and then looking at the “ Full computer name” on the Computer Name tab. 2 From the remote computer:#N#Establish a VPN connection.#N#Your computer may be asleep because of power management software; if necessary, wake it up at wakeup.anl.gov (requires login). See the wakeup instructions for detailed information.#N#Run the Remote Desktop Connection software by clicking on Start → All Programs → Accessories → Remote Desktop Connection.#N#Enter the computer name that you wrote down in the Step 1 above.#N#The connection will be established, and you will see a login or unlock screen from the host computer. Enter your ANL domain username and password to gain access to the host computer.
What is remote desktop in a lab?
With Remote Desktop, you can have access to a computer at the Laboratory through another computer. For example, you can connect to your work computer from home and have access to all of your programs, files, and network resources as though you were sitting at your computer at work. You can leave programs running at work and see your work desktop displayed on your home computer, with the same programs running.
How to unlock a computer when you connect to a remote desktop?
When you come back to work, you can unlock your computer by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL.
What time do you get your badges in Argonne?
User photo badges are ONLY made M-F from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Argonne Information Center (see 200 Area on the map).
Do you need a visitor pass to go to the Argonne National Laboratory?
Argonne National Laboratory is a controlled-access facility. You will need a visitor’s gate pass or a user photo badge to enter the Argonne campus. PLEASE NOTE: A reservation at the Argonne Guest House does NOT guarantee your site access!
