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Remote Access to the Macon State College network

Using VPN remote access:

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is provided for Faculty & Staff who wish to access the Macon State College network remotely using their broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP). VPN access uses the existing Internet connection provided by the ISP to create a virtual connection to the Macon State College network. This connection is a virtual tunnel that uses 3DES encryption to prevent eavesdropping. Once connected via VPN, users can then securely access resources on the local area network (LAN), such as remote desktop ,email and network shares.

Instructions

1. On your work computer, enable "Remote Desktop."
   Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> System --> Remote Tab --> Check allow users to connect remotely
2. On your work computer get your computer name. From the Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, then Accessories, and then Command Prompt. In the window that opens, at the prompt, enter "hostname". The result on the next line of the command prompt window will display the computer name.
   Write this down for use at home!
   
3. On your home computer, go to https://vpn.maconstate.edu  and login using your first.last@maconstate.edu username and password. Press the AnyConnect Button and select "Start AnyConnect" to install the VPN client. This installs the VPN client and place a shortcut in the programs menu. In the future you will go to Cisco -> Cisco Anyconnect VPN Client and select Cisco Anyconnect VPN Client to establish your VPN connection.
4. On your home computer, access your work computer using Remote Desktop Connection.
   Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Remote Desktop Connection
   Under Computer type your work PC's computer name, for example "b101-fs-1".