Connecting to your Work Computer Remotely - Mac

Once your office PC has been configured, these instructions will assist you in connecting to your office PC from your home Mac.

Connect to the VPN

For increased security all remote connections require you to connect to the university VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your home computer prior to intiating any remote connections.

• If you have not previously connected to the VPN please follow the steps for first time connection to the VPN.
• For any subsequent connections please use the steps for subsequent connections to the VPN.

How to Establish a Direct Connection to Your Office PC from a Mac

1. 1. Go to the App Store and download the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 application. If your computer informs you this application is already installed please make sure it is updated to the newest version. 
   2. Open the Remote Desktop 10 Application, click on the Button with the "Gear" Icon (⚙️). and select Preferences....
      
      
       
   3. Select the Gateway tab and click on the Plus Sign (+) to add a new gateway.
      
      
       
   4. Enter the following information in the window:
      Gateway name: gateway.unr.edu 
      Friendly Name: UNR Secure Gateway
      User Account: Select your NetId account.  Do not select "Use Desktop User Account." If your NetID account is not an option, select "Add User Account..." and enter your NetID information.  Be sure to enter your NetID in the form "UNR\netid"
      
      
      
      
       
   5. Click Add and close the preferences window.
      
      
       
   6. From the main Microsoft Remote Desktop window, click on plus sign (+) button and select Add PC. 
      
      
       
   7. Enter in your office computer's information: 
      PC name: The full IP Address of your Office Computer 
      User account: Select your UNR\NetID account again
      Friendly name: This can be anything you would like it to be. This name is how the computer will be identified in the "Saved PCs" list.
      Gateway: Select UNR Secure Gateway 
      
      
       
   8. (Optional) If you utilize multiple monitors remotely and wish to display to all of them select the Display tab and check the Use all  monitors checkbox.  Otherwise skip to Step 9. 
      
      
       
   9. Click Add. 
   10. Double-click on the new desktop to connect to your office PC. 
       
       
        
   11. You may see a certificate error after connecting to your office PC, select Continue to proceed to your desktop.
       
       
        

Note: Video and Audio conferencing should be done on your local/home computer as your local webcam and microphone cannot connect to your work computer.