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.
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