How do I access CN services from remote?
Use the links below to access CN services from remote. MyCN is a web-based tool for accessing files on your CN-Home and CN-Share network paths (also commonly referred to as the "P" and "S" drives). VPN is not required to access MyCN from off-campus.
What can I do with OSU's VPN?
When using OSU's VPN your traffic is sent through campus even when at home or another location. When away from campus using OSU's VPN is required for remote desktop and network drives. (VPN Required) Some editions of Windows 10 allow users to connect remotely. It allows you to use a computer as if you were sitting in front of it.
What should I consider when working remotely with OSU's system?
For the best experience you should setup and test your system before solely relying on it. Even when working remotely, consider OSU's Appropriate Use policy as well as state and federal laws like FERPA and HIPAA .
How do I enable remote desktop on my computer?
Enable Remote Desktop on your work computer Confirm that your department and other frequent contacts have your personal contact information. Gather information on Group Drives . Email yourself a copy of important links and bookmarks used for work. Gather information to forward your office phone and access your voicemail .
How to use Find It at OSU?
To use the "Find it at OSU" service to connect to licensed resources, off-campus users must configure Google Scholar Settings to ensure routing through the proxy. Go to Google Scholar ( https://scholar.google.com/). Click on the menu button (top left). Click on Settings and then on Library Links.
How to access licensed resources off campus?
There are several ways to access licensed resources from off-campus: Use the off-campus sign-in by starting at the library homepage for the most reliable way to access licensed resources from off-campus.
What is a guest account at OSU?
Non-OSU users (Guest users) visiting our library locations can be issued a Guest Authentication account from staff at circulation desk to use public computers when available. Guest users must at time of request show a valid picture ID such as a U.S. driver's license, State of Ohio ID, School ID, or passport. The guest account authorization is only valid for the location where it is issued by the user. It is good for a set amount of time and will automatically expire at the end of that time period. Users are required to follow the policy on Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources.
Can you use proxy authentication on OSU?
Place this string at the beginning of the vendor’s URL: http://proxy.lib.ohio- state.edu/login?url=http:// [enter vendor’s URL here]. Example: http://proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/login?url=http://www.scopus.com/home.url. You will be prompted for your name.# and password.
Does Cowboy Mail show OSU?
If you use Outlook your OSU mail and calendar will also appear in Cowboy Mail .
Can I use Eduroam Wi-Fi in Oklahoma?
If you experience difficulties, call your ISP. If you are near another higher education institution, they may have ‘eduroam’ Wi-Fi. If they do, you can connect to their ‘eduroam’ Wi-Fi using your O-Key account. View the eduroam Wi-Fi map. Make sure you observe local emergency declarations like shelter in place, before leaving your residence.
Do OSU members get an email notification?
Be cautious of emails received while working from home. Confirm that messages from OSU members do NOT contain the "External Email" notification. The "External Email" notification will never appear on emails from OSU members. Also be wary of clicking any links contained in unsolicited emails. If you are unsure if an email is legitimate, please forward a copy to abuse@okstate.edu . We will check the email and respond as soon as possible.
Step 2: Acquiring the Microsoft Remote Desktop app
Next, you will need the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Mac App Store installed to be able to establish a direct remote connection to a office or research lab Windows computer on campus (as identified above in Step #1), or to the CoE student lab computers (via the “.rdp” files that can be opened by the Remote Desktop app).
Step 3: Starting the Microsoft Remote Desktop app
You will be prompted for access to your Mac’s microphone and camera, click on “Continue”. You DO NOT need to grant the app access. Simply click on “Deny” in the prompts (these settings can be changed later, if needed):
Step 4: Find a College of Engineering Lab Computer to connect to
Students have been given the ability to remotely access College of Engineering instructional lab machines, which have necessary software packages for courses. A web page has been created to assist students find a machine that is available.
Step 5: Starting your Remote Desktop connection to student lab PC
If the connection to the lab PC does not immediately start, manually start the connection by double-clicking on the new connection profile's button.
Step 6: Authenticating to establish Remote Desktop Connection to campus PC
You should be then prompted to log into your remote Windows computer, please make sure you include the COEIT domain postfix after your username, i.e. lastname.#@coeit.osu.edu, and enter your OSU account password in the appropriate fields. Then click on “Continue” to proceed.
Step 7: Difference between "Disconnecting" v.s. "Logging off" a Remote Desktop session
When you are done with your work on the remote campus Windows PC, you can either:
