MAC Remote Desktop Instructions
The following instructions will allow you to connect from a Macintosh compatible computer (MAC OS X version 10.2.8 or later) to a Windows based PC (Windows XP Pro ONLY!)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
You must first be connected to the UNCW Network. If you are on campus then you are already connected. If you are off-campus, then you will need to have a VPN connection, therefore connecting you to our network. If you need help setting this up, CLICK HERE for instructions.
- Your Windows XP Pro machine must be set up to allow remote desktop connections. Follow these instruction to ensure that is:
- Click START, and then Control Panel.
- Click System (if you don't see it then first click "Switch to Classic View").
- Select the Remote tab. Make sure that "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" is checked. That's it!
- On your Macintosh you must now download the Remote Desktop Client. To do so, follow these instructions.
- Open a web browser and go to the following site: http://www.microsoft.com/mac
- On the left side of the page click Other Products, and then Remote Desktop
Client. - At the bottom of the main page click Download Remote Desktop Connection
Client for Mac Today! - Click the following
e) The download manager may appear as the file is being downloaded. Once it is complete the following will appear. Click Continue.
f) The following folder will open: Double click the icon.
g) The following folder will open: Double click Remote Desktop Connection.
h) The Remote Desktop Connection Client will start. At this point you will need to be connection to the UNCW network (if you're on campus then you're fine). If you are off campus, then you will need to connect through VPN before you can go any farther.
i) Once you are connected, you must enter your Windows based computer's IP address in the following dialog box:
Once you click Connect you will be prompted to logon to your Windows based computer as if you were sitting in front of it.
Enjoy!
