Faculty and staff members can access their office computer from home using a Windows tool called Remote Desktop. This allows you to login to your office computer from a site off-campus and access files and programs. This is both convenient and efficient, as you can work directly on the files on your office computer, rather than copying them to CDs or emailing them to yourself for work later.
To us the Remote Desktop Connection when you are off campus, you must use VPN (or Virtual Private Network) software] to connect to the UT network.
Please note that we cannot guarantee connectivity from home. These instructions work in most, but not all, cases. If you are unable to connect, check to make sure you have established a connection to campus through VPN software.
McCombs-owned computers with Windows 7 often have the permissions restricted. This means faculty and staff may not be able to setup Remote Desktop themselves. Instead, you can have Tech Support set up the Remote Desktop for you. Submit a ticket at the Tech Support Help Desk site.
Step 1 : Set up your work computer
Step 2: Set up your home computer
First, you must configure your office computer to be logged in to from off campus. Follow these instructions on your office computer:
Your office computer should now be set up for connection from off-campus.
To connect from home, your home computer must have Windows XP installed. Windows 2000 and earlier versions will not have Remote Desktop installed. In addition, you must use VPN (or Virtual Private Network) software to connect to campus. Read our VPN page to learn more about installing VPN and using it to connect to your office computer.
Now, from your home computer, follow these instructions:
The next time you try to connect, you should only have to enter your password; it should remember the rest of the settings.