Remote-access Guide

brown university remote access

by Lupe Schuppe Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Open your Windows Control Panel, switch to Icon View, and open "Remote Apps and Desktop Connections." At the left side of the Window, click "Access RemoteApp and desktops." Fill in the address "https://remoteapp.brown.edu/RDWeb/Feed/webfeed.aspx" and click Next.

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How do I access Brown RemoteApp on a Windows computer?

If you are using a Windows computer in the CIS Public Computing Labs, your Brown RemoteApp shortcuts will be already available on the start screen for you. When launching an application, you will be prompted for two-step verification. To do this: NOTE: You may see a Windows login screen, briefly.

How do I get full access to brown?

Enter your Brown credentials as usual and you will be redirected to the content with full access. This site uses cookies as well as records your IP address for usage statistics. Read more

What should I do before installing Brown's VPN client?

Remove any other vendor's or or educational institution's VPN clients prior to installing Brown's client. Failure to do this may cause your computer to become unstable. Be sure to close all applications and verify that your operating system meets the system requirements.

What kind of Education does Brown University offer?

In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Brown offers two certificates, an array of pre-college programs for high school students, and no-cost, no-credit online courses to learners across the globe.

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How long can you leave RemoteApp open?

If you leave your RemoteApp open for more than two hours without mouse or keyboard input, you may be disconnected. However, if you have a short disconnection, you will be able to pick up right where you were - even if you switch computers.

Where are my documents in Brown Network?

The "My Documents" in the RemoteApp service ties in to the Documents folder in your Brown Network Home Folder. So, you can save information between sessions, and copy and paste files into your Documents folder when needed. If you'd like to access this folder outside the RemoteApps, see our article Connecting to your Network Home Folder.

How long does it take for remote app to disconnect?

Note: RemoteApp connections will automatically disconnect after 8 hours of inactivity.

How to connect to remote app on Windows 10?

Alternative Method: Connection via Control Panel and Start Menu. If you regularly use the same computer to connect to your RemoteApp sessions, you can add a direct connection from your operating system's Control Panel. Open your Windows Control Panel, switch to Icon View, and open "Remote Apps and Desktop Connections.".

Where are Brown RemoteApp shortcuts?

If you are using a Windows computer in the CIS Public Computing Labs, your Brown RemoteApp shortcuts will be already available on the start screen for you.

How to remotely access apps on Windows 10?

Open your Windows Control Panel, switch to Icon View, and open "Remote Apps and Desktop Connections."

Which is better: web or connection?

If you are connecting from a computer that you do not use regularly, a connection via the web will be a better choice for you.

What is SSH in CS?

SSH provides a command shell. It also gives you port forwarding (e.g. X), and an easy way to copy files to and from your CS account. However, it requires some setup ahead of time.

How to get through the firewall on a computer that isn't on the Brown CS network?

There are two supported ways of getting through the firewall from a computer that isn't on the Brown CS network: SSH and OpenVPN.

Can you ftp files from outside?

If all you want to do is transfer files, you can use our anonymous FTP server. Anyone can ftp files from the outside in, but you will need to contact the tstaff to have a directory set up for outgoing transfers. See the FTP page.

Can you use SCP to copy files?

Once you've got SSH set up , you can use scp to copy files to and from the department. This the most convenient way to move files through the firewall. See the man page for details.

Does SSH forward port forwarding?

SSH handles X port forward ing automatically. Just run X clients in your SSH session, and they appear on your remote X display.

Do you have to type passwords for Unix?

All remote access methods authenticate you when you connect, so you never have to type your unix account password. As a rule, never type any important password remotely unless you trust the machine you are on AND you are using a secure connection (SSH or OpenVPN) to the CS Department.

Does Brown Computer Science have a firewall?

Internet access to the Brown Computer Science Department network is restricted by a firewall. The firewall protects our computers from outside attackers, but it also limits the ways legitimate users can access the department.

How to contact CIS?

Contact Computing Accounts by calling the CIS Help Desk at 863-HELP (863-4357) or email to cap@brown.edu .

Does Brown Alumni have a library?

Although our license agreements often prevent us from extending full privileges to alumni, some Library eresources are available through Brown Alumni & Friends, including JSTOR, Project Muse, and SAGE. We encourage everyone to use tools such as the Open Access Button or Unpaywall in their research. The Library's Electronic Resources Department works continuously to extend additional resources to alumni whenever fiscally and contractually possible.

Does Brown have off campus access?

Off-campus access is now integrated with your Brown username and password for most journals, databases, and ebooks.

Remote Filesystem Access

The networked filesystem can be accessed from an unsupported system using the SMB protocol. You must connect from a computer on the self managed network or while connected to the VPN (you will need to use the "gateall" VPN configuration).

Server Information

The CS filesystem shares can be accessed by connecting to files.brown.edu and logging in with your Brown account username and password.

Available Shares

The server provides a share for some volumes listed on the filesystem page:

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