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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.

1. For a visual guide, watch the video walk-through here: Ignore the first 1m30.