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Remote Desktop Protocol (also know known as RDP) is the required method of remoting into a Windows desktop on campus. These instructions will show you how to remote into an office or research lab PC.

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1. Connect to the TAMU Network:

   1. If you are on campus, connect to the Wi-Fi network TAMU_WiFi or eduroam

   2. If you are off campus, connect to your local Wi-Fi network. Open the Cisco AnyConnect VPN application and log in with your NetID and password.

2. If you do not know the IP address of the remote device, launch Command Prompt and use the ping command to get the last known IP address e.g. ping <Computer-Name>

   1. If you do not get a response, the device may be powered off, disconnected from the network, or have an invalid IP address. Please contact IT for assistance in obtaining the IP address.

      

3. Open the Remote Desktop Connection from the Start Menu

   1. If you are running Windows 10 Home, you will need to install the Remote Desktop client from the Windows Store.

   2. In the pop up window, enter the following information:

      1. Computer: IP address of remote computer e.g. 10.125.234.178

   3. Click Show Options and enter the following credentials:

      1. Username: AUTH\NetID

      2. Click Connect

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   4. Enter your NetID password and check the Remember me box. Click OK.

      

   5. Select Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer and then click Yes to connect to the remote device

      

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