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SSL VPN setup for a PC. Security requirements. Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher UIS Active Directory account. Setting up Remote Desktop Connection.
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Security requirements • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista • Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher • UIS Active Directory account
Setting up Remote Desktop Connection • Right-click on My Computer icon, which you should be able to find either on the desktop or in the start menu
Write down the Full Computer name. (CUSYSPC is just a sample name. The name of your computer will be different)
Open a browser window and go to the following link: http://vpn.cusys.edu
Wait until Host Checker and Cache Cleaner finish performing their functions
The following screen shot is optional. If you don’t see the following popup Information Bar, you can skip to the next slide. • Click on the check box and then click OK button
Click on the popup bar and then select Install ActiveX Control
Click on the “Monitor with a + sign” button to add a remote desktop connection session
Choose a name your remote session. The name you pick does not affect the functionality of it. • Enter the Name of your computer that you have written down. This comes from slide #3 • Change color depth to at least 24-bit, so that your remote desktop connection displays proper color palette. • Enable both check-boxes, if they are disabled or unchecked
Check the box for Desktop Composition • Click save changes button
Click on the session that you just saved and that should start your remote desktop connection
You should see the following screen which represents the remote computer you’re trying to login to. If you entered your UIS login name and password as shown on slide #19, you will be automatically logged in to your remote computer.