Remote-access Guide

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by Quinton Hegmann Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

How do I get remote access to the CSU network?

Secure remote access to the CSU network is provided by the Secure Gateway (also called SSL VPN ). Users can connect from any web browser. For security reasons, many of the resources on the CSU network are blocked from the Internet at the border router.

How do I restrict remote access to campus resources?

Remote network access through an installed desktop client (GlobalProtect) providing an encrypted VPN tunnel. Restricting remote access to campus resources via defined roles based on user logins. Students, Faculty, Staff, and third-party vendors via subnet managers This service requires a valid CSU eID and 2FA through DUO.

How do I connect to the remote computer lab?

In order to be able to connect and use the Remote Computer Lab, you need to access CSU’s network. For those who are already on-campus, this just means connecting to CSU’s Wi-Fi.

How do I connect to the server on campus?

The server name is YOURCOMPUTERNAME.engr.colostate.edu Use your Engineering credentials to log in ( engr_dom\username for the username). Accept the certificates. Connecting from on Campus is nearly identical to connecting from off Campus. The main difference is on Campus you do not use the VPN, as it can cause your computer to run into errors.

Do you need to register DUO to access secure.colostate.edu?

In order to gain remote access to your desktop or connect to secure.colostate.edu, your device must be registered with DUO.

Can you use CSU VPN on PC?

The guides listed below will walk you through the steps of needed to access the CSU VPN, secure.colostate.edu, and Remote Desktop for both Mac and PC.

How to streamline remote desktop?

How can I streamline the Remote Desktop process? One way is after you have opened the Remote Desktop app, click the “More Options” button. Enter in your Computer name, Username, and any Display setting you need. Click the “Save As…” button, name the file whatever you want, and save it to your Desktop. Using that file you created will autofill all the information Remote Desktop needs.

What is remote desktop?

Remote Desktop is a computer component that allows a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection. This tool will allow you to access your work or school computer on campus from off campus (including from your home device).

How to connect remote desktop to Windows 10?

Windows: Open the Remote Desktop app. You can find it by clicking on the Start menu and searching for the app. If you would like, right click on the program and select “Pin to Taskbar” for ease of access. In the Computer field, type in the name of your computer and click Connect.

What is the difference between on campus and off campus?

The main difference is on Campus you do not use the VPN, as it can cause your computer to run into errors. Other than that the instructions are the same.

How to pin remote desktop to taskbar?

Open the Remote Desktop app. You can find it by clicking on the Start menu and searching for the app. If you would like, right click on the program and select “Pin to Taskbar” for ease of access.

Non-CSU, Chico Device Security

If you access University information systems remotely from a non-CSU, Chico device, the Information Security Office encourages you to consider the following:

CSU, Chico Device Security

Don’t share or re-use passwords used to access university information and systems.

Email Security

Do not send Level 1 information (confidential data) in an email message and be on alert for phishing scams.

How to access CSU network?

Off Campus Network Access 1 Secure remote access to the CSU network is provided by the Secure Gateway (also called SSL VPN ). Users can connect from any web browser. 2 For security reasons, many of the resources on the CSU network are blocked from the Internet at the border router. CSU faculty, staff, students, and associates may gain access to these blocked resources by connecting using the Secure Gateway. More information on Border Router Filtering. 3 Connecting to CSU through the web using secure.colostate.edu or through the Pulse Secure Client application will now require a second factor authentication with Duo. For more information and to register devices please see our page on Two Factor Authentication.

Why is CSU blocked?

For security reasons, many of the resources on the CSU network are blocked from the Internet at the border router. CSU faculty, staff, students, and associates may gain access to these blocked resources by connecting using the Secure Gateway. More information on Border Router Filtering.

Does CSU require second factor authentication?

Connecting to CSU through the web using secure.colostate.edu or through the Pulse Secure Client application will now require a second factor authentication with Duo. For more information and to register devices please see our page on Two Factor Authentication.

How to connect to remote desktop?

Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories and click on Remote Desktop Connection. You can also search for “Remote Desktop Connection”

What is remote computer lab?

The Remote Computer Labs are virtually-hosted labs allowing access to lab software, ...

How to connect to a lab cluster server?

To Connect (Windows) to the Lab Cluster Servers: Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories and click on Remote Desktop Connection. You can also search for “Remote Desktop Connection”. For the computer name, type: labcluster16.warnercnr.colostate.edu. Click on Show Options and then click on the Local Resources tab.

How to access Warner College computer lab?

To access the Warner College Computer Lab software using the remote desktop application, you will first need to install and run CSU’s VPN client, Pulse Secure. That is available at http://www.acns.colostate.edu/security/ (under the “SSL Gateway” heading). Once installed, add a connection (like this) to https://secure.colostate.edu/2fa and login using your eID. You will also need to set up DUO: Two Factor Authentication https://www.acns.colostate.edu/duo/

How to save to local drive?

Click on Show Options and then click on the Local Resources tab. Under Local devices and resources, click on More and check the box Drives. This will allow you to save to your local or homes drives.

What menu allows access to local resources?

Options in the RDC -> Preferences menu will allow you to access local resources from your remote Windows session.

Can students use remote desktop for Duo?

Once connected via VPN (with Duo authentication), students will use a remote desktop program (Remote Desktop Connection for Windows/Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac) to enter in the Remote Computer Lab’s address and their eID credentials to login to the lab.

What is Microsoft Remote Desktop?

Use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are.

What is WCNR drive?

The WCNR “N: Drive” is the standard entry point to nearly all of the college’s network shares (Classes, MyFiles, Administration, etc). It also offers access to the University’s RStor file system.

What is pulse secure?

Pulse Secure creates a secure VPN “tunnel” from your computer to CSU’s campus. When the Pulse client is connected, network traffic destined for CSU is routed through the VPN client. It lets you launch virtually any application on your computer that requires CSU resources and have it behave as if you were sitting in your office or computer lab on campus.

Where is the S icon on Pulse Secure?

Windows & Mac users: You should see an “S” icon near the clock, click on it and choose Open Pulse Secure.

Can WCNR students use remote desktop?

WCNR Students Only – to use WCNR’s Remote Computer Lab, please jump down to configuring Remote Desktop and use labcluster16.warnercnr.colostate.edu for the computer name.

What labs are accessible remotely?

The Gifford 317, Preconstruction 200 and 201, and Richardson Design Center 104 computer labs are accessible remotely 24/7.

How do I move files between the remote computer and my personal computer?

If you need to move files between the lab computer and your personal computer, your university OneDrive account can be used to upload and download files through a web browser. You can access OneDrive through the Office 365 Portal at https://portal.office.com and signing in with your university Office 365 account (ename@colostate.edu and eID password).

How to connect to a lab computer?

There are several requirements for connecting to a lab computer: 1 Affiliation: you must be a student in the College of Health and Human Sciences 2 Internet access 3 Computer: Windows 8.1 or later or Mac OSX 10.13 High Sierra or later#N#If using a Mac, you will need the Microsoft Remote Desktop app installed 4 CSU Pulse Secure VPN client installed and connected#N#Use of Pulse Secure requires Duo two-factor authentication to be configured

Can you access CSU Pulse from a computer?

Please note that the CSU Pulse Secure VPN client must be installed and connected before accessing a computer.

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