If you are not on OSU's network connect to the OSU VPN. Use the Windows Search bar and type Remote Desktop Connection. Click the App. When Remote Desktop Connection opens, enter your Office PC’s Host Name in the field for Computer and click Connect.
Full Answer
Does the Ohio State University have a wireless network?
The Ohio State University provides wireless network services for Ohio State students, faculty, staff and guests. The wireless networks are maintained by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
Is @wifi@osu encrypted?
WiFi@OSU is not encrypted. Simply open a web browser, review the acceptable use policy, and log in as a guest or visitor. How is my Wi-Fi data being used?
How do I pick up items from the OSU library?
If you are located off-campus outside the state of Ohio but within the United States, please choose “Distance User (Out of State)” as your pick-up location when you request items from the OSU Library catalog, OhioLINK catalog or SearchOhio catalog. We will confirm your delivery address via email and then send you the items you requested.
What devices can I connect to osuwireless?
If you are an Ohio State student, faculty or staff member, connect to osuwireless for your laptops, tablets and smartphones. Use Registered4OSU for devices without web browsers, such as gaming consoles and smart TVs. Visit our Knowledge Base for a detailed list of devices and available networks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is a VPN required?
(VPN Required) Departments have online group file storage - storage area on file servers that is assigned to departments. This storage allows for members of the departments to conveniently share files among themselves. Learn how to work with network drives.
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.
Off-campus Access
Licensed online library resources are restricted from viewing outside the campus network. There are several ways to access licensed resources from off-campus:
Library Access for OSU Visitors and the Public
Interlibrary Loan and publisher license agreements limit access to the Libraries electronic journals, databases, and books to current faculty, staff, and students of The Ohio State University.
Google Scholar
To use the OSU "Find It" button, off-campus users must use Scholar settings to ensure routing through the proxy.
Delivery Options for Library Materials
Use Article Express to request an electronic scan (PDF) of articles or book chapters (but not entire books) held in the OSU Library collections and the collections of other libraries around the world. Visit Interlibrary Services to request any article, book and other material not available in either the OSU catalog or OhioLINK catalog .
Remote Access
Central to the mission of CEMAS is to educate the next generation of electron microscopy users and experts.
How It Works
The key to delivering the speed and reliability needed for remote microscopy is a high-quality connection, with low latency and minimal jitter and packet loss. If the latency is consistently low enough, then the user can sit in a remote site anywhere in the world and feel a suitable response to operator commands.
First Remote Access Partners
Having identified an appropriate network solution, the next step in developing a remote microscopy capability was to prove the concept through a practical demonstration with a remote partner willing to work through the development process.
Ready to get started?
We're looking forward to learning more about your needs and exploring collaborative opportunities. To learn more, please email cemas@osu.edu.
Pulse Secure VPN
The College of Engineering offers a secure connection method to our network using the Pulse Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) client. This service requires you to have an active OSU ID and password, as well as your BuckeyeSecure 2-Factor-Authentication set up, please make sure you have them configured prior to connecting.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
Once you have established the VPN connection to the College network, you can proceed to use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection application to log into a specific Windows computer in the College network.
