Remote-access Guide

uw library remote access

by Louie Nolan Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How can you use remote access?

See the details in this support article.

  • Open system properties for the remote PC.
  • Enable Allow remote connections to this computer and select Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication.
  • If the user who joined the PC to Azure AD is the only one who is going to connect remotely, no additional configuration is needed. ...

How to access remote application services at UW Tacoma campus?

Eligible Users

  • Current UW faculty, staff and students
  • Authorized Husky OnNet – Department users
  • Sponsored NetIDs for which the Assign Husky OnNet Services tool has been used by the sponsor to authorize access; requires valid UW budget.

How to set up secure remote access?

  • Windows or Mac login when connecting remotely
  • Request permission to connect to the user’s computer
  • Automatically blank the remote screen when connected
  • Automatically lock remote computer when disconnected
  • Lock the remote computer’s keyboard and mouse while in session
  • Lock the streamer settings using Splashtop admin credentials

How do you access a remote server?

the cybersecurity surrounding remote access has never been more crucial. That’s why VPNs have been such a popular platform of remote client-server connections for the past 25+ years! While VPNs have been providing secure access to your organization’s ...

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All registration holds from October 1, 2019 to March 13, 2020 have been removed. No new holds are being placed. The Libraries understand if patrons are unable to return items during this time. We understand that this is a special situation, and special considerations will be made regarding late fees.

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How to remotely access the UW network?

Activate a VPN software, if necessary, to remotely access the UW network. Authenticate with the system you need to access, with two-factor authentication if necessary. Install a terminal emulator to access systems that use a command line interface. PuTTY is recommended for Homer, Red, and other Unix systems.

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UW Zoom is aligned with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects the privacy of medical information.

What is a VPN for UW?

To access resources on the UW network, telecommuters should use an approved, secure virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is an application on your computing device that establishes a secure connection to a network. VPN options include: Husky OnNet: free to current students, faculty and staff.

How to access voicemail from remote location?

To access your voicemail from remote locations, you’ll need to know your 7-digit mailbox number. You will need to either activate call forwarding from your campus phone before working remotely, or sign up for Remote Access Call Forwarding to activate call forwarding from remote locations.

What is UW OneDrive?

Web-based storage. Both UW Google Drive and UW OneDrive for Business are web-based storage and collaborative applications for file backup and sharing. U Drive is a centrally-managed file storage where you can store up to 50 GB of data, all automatically backed up and accessible off campus with a VPN.

Can you access files remotely?

When working remotely: You must store any files you want to access remotely in the online storage option you chose — any files not stored in an online storage system cannot be accessed remotely. You must know the URL from which access web-based storage.

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No Guest Access for the Resource

If the resource being accessed does not have an option for guest access, then remote users of the resource should see the screen below. Access to the resource, in this case, is via NetID authentication only.

Guest Access Available for the Resource

If the resource being accessed does allow guest access, then remote users of the resource should see the login screen below.

Where do I get help using library resources?

If you are able to login, but have problems accessing or using library resources, contact the Library Help Desk at 262-8880 or via email, http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711/contactltg.

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