Connect to the MIT Network:

• If on-campus: Connect to the 'MIT Secure' wireless network, or use an ethernet cable to connect to an active ethernet wall jack.
• If off-campus: Connect to the GlobalProtect VPN.

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop:

• Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Apple Store.

Set Up the Connection:

• Launch the Remote Desktop client application and click "Add PC".
• For 'PC Name', enter the address of the remote machine (provided by CRE IT).
• Under 'User Account', input your Kerberos ID in the format: WIN\kerberos. For instance, if your username is "abc123", enter WIN\abc123 as the username. Use the backslash \ (found under the backspace key), not a forward slash.

Connect:

• Initiate the connection to the remote machine. You should see a Windows desktop.
• If the Windows desktop does not appear, contact cre-it@mit.edu for assistance.

Additional Resources:

• For a visual guide, watch the video walk-through here.

Start Remote Desktop Connection:

• Click on the Start menu.
• Type "Remote Desktop Connection" and open the program.

Enter Remote Machine Details:

• In the 'Computer' field, enter the network/IP address of the remote machine (provided by CRE IT).

Login Credentials:

• Click 'Connect'. When prompted, enter your Kerberos ID in the format: WIN\kerberos. For instance, if your username is "abc123", enter WIN\abc123 as the username. Use the backslash \ (found under the backspace key), not a forward slash.

Establish Connection:

• You should now be presented with a Windows desktop.
• If you encounter issues, please reach out to cre-it@mit.edu for support.

Connect to the MIT Network:

• If on-campus: Connect to the 'MIT Secure' wireless network.
• If off-campus: Connect to the GlobalProtect VPN.

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop App:

• Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Google Play Store.

Set Up the Connection:

• Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
• Tap the + icon (usually found at the top right corner) to add a new connection.
• Choose 'Desktop'.

Enter Remote Machine Details:

• In the 'PC Name' field, enter the address of the remote machine (provided by CRE IT).
• Tap on 'User Account' and select 'Add User Account'.
• Input your Kerberos ID in the format: WIN\kerberos. For example, if your username is "abc123", enter WIN\abc123 in the username field. Note: Use the backslash \, which is different from a forward slash.

Connect:

• Once you've entered the details, tap 'Save'.
• Tap on the newly created connection in your list to start the remote desktop session.
• You should now see the Windows desktop of the remote machine.
• If the Windows desktop does not appear, contact cre-it@mit.edu for assistance.

Navigating the Remote Desktop:

• Use touch gestures to navigate the remote desktop. For example, you can drag to move the cursor, tap to click, and use pinch-to-zoom gestures to zoom in and out.
• The on-screen keyboard can be accessed through a button typically located at the top of the screen.

Disconnecting:

• To disconnect, tap the 'X' or 'Disconnect' option within the app.

Connect to the MIT Network:

• If on-campus: Connect to the 'MIT Secure' wireless network.
• If off-campus: Connect to the GlobalProtect VPN.

Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop App:

• Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Apple App Store.

Set Up the Connection:

• Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
• Tap the + icon (usually found at the top right corner) to add a new connection.
• Select 'Add PC'.

Enter Remote Machine Details:

• In the 'PC Name' field, enter the address of the remote machine (provided by CRE IT).
• Tap on 'User Account' and choose 'Add User Account'.
• Input your Kerberos ID in the format: WIN\kerberos. For instance, if your username is "abc123", enter WIN\abc123 in the username field. Remember to use the backslash \, which differs from a forward slash.

Connect:

• After entering the details, tap 'Save'.
• Tap on the connection you just created to start the remote desktop session.
• You should now be presented with the Windows desktop of the remote machine.
• If the Windows desktop does not appear, contact cre-it@mit.edu for assistance.

Navigating the Remote Desktop:

• Utilize touch gestures to interact with the remote desktop. Swipe to move the cursor, tap to click, and pinch to zoom in or out.
• The on-screen keyboard can be accessed via a button typically located at the bottom or top of the screen.

Disconnecting:

• To disconnect, tap the connection bar at the top of the screen and select 'Disconnect'.