The page explains how to set up remote desktop access to campus computers using the RD Gateway instead of VPN. While VPN has been a popular means for access campus resources, due to security and cost concerns alternatives to VPN are increasingly being used for different kinds of access. The RD Gateway is the alternative solution for remote desktop access.
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A. Generate a RDP connection file using our custom web application at https://secure.mccombs.utexas.edu/public/rdgw <<-- easiest option! Expand |
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| - Click here to generate and download a RDP connection file that connects to a specified computer through the RD Gateway: https://secure.mccombs.utexas.edu/public/rdgw
- After entering the name of the computer you want to connect to, click the "Download Connection File" button.
- Depending on your settings, your web browser should either save the file to your normal download folder or else will prompt you save it wherever you choose. For easiest use of the connection file, we recommend saving it to your desktop or moving it there after downloading it.
- Once downloaded, just double click the file to open an RDP connection.
- Proceed with step 2 below.
Note: If you are used to specific Remote Desktop settings that do not appar to be configured in this downlaoded RDP connection file, you can right-click the file and select Edit in order to make those changes and then save the file. |
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2. Connect to a computer using the downloaded RDP file or one your created yourself. The first time you connect to a computer through the RD Gatway you might see a security warning indicating the publisher of the remote connection can't be identified. You can check the box "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" if you would like to suppress this message the next time you connect. Click the Connect button to proceed.
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