Remote Desktop Protocol (also know 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.
The remote computer you are accessing must be connected to the TAMU network via Ethernet
You will need to know your computer name or IP address to connect to the remote computer
Windows Remote Desktop Connection
Connect to the TAMU Network.
If you are on campus, connect to the Wi-Fi network “TAMU_WiFi” or “eduroam.”
If you are off campus, connect to your local Wi-Fi network, then open the Cisco AnyConnect VPN application and log in using your NetID and password.
If you do not know the IP address of the remote device, open Command Prompt and use the ping command to get the last known IP address
e.g ping Computer-Name
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 obtaining the IP address.
Open the Remote Desktop Connection application by searching for it in the Start Menu
Enter the IP Address of the remote computer, click the Show Options button at the bottom, and enter your NetID in the User name field as AUTH\NetID. Click Connect.
Enter your NetID password and check the “Remember me” box. Click OK.
Check the “Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer” box and Yes to connect to the remote device.
