In order to gain remote access to your desktop or connect to gateway.colostate.edu, your device must be registered with DUO.
Navigate to https://www.acns.colostate.edu/duo/ and follow the steps provided to register your device.
Summary
Windows OS
This tutorial will enable you to configure your PC to work remotely.
GlobalProtect Agent (recommended)
- CSU Owned PC:
- Personally Owned PC:
- Map Network Drive (PC)
PROS: Provides full access to network drives and CSU secure websites via the internet. To access the drives on your personal computer, map the network drive. Using this method will allow you to work directly in File Explorer.
Gateway.colostate.edu via web
PROS: Provides access to CSU secure websites, such as AAR and Timeclock.
CONS: You will have no access to network drives, and it does not work for editing CLA websites from off campus.
NOTE: If GlobalProtect does not fit your situation, gateway.colostate.edu via web is the next best option as long as you will not need access to network drives or Aries.
Access via Remote Desktop
PROS: Provides full access to your CLA office computer from a CLA, CLA checkout, and/or personal computer, as though you are in your office.
CONS: The computer must be powered on to gain access.
Mac OS
This tutorial will enable you to configure your iMac or Macbook to work remotely.
GlobalProtect Agent (recommended)
- CSU Owned Mac:
- Personally Owned PC:
- Map Network Drive (Mac)
PROS: Provides full access to network drives and CSU secure websites via the internet. To access the drives on your personal computer, manually map the network drive. Using this method will allow you to work directly in Finder.
Gateway.colostate.edu via web
PROS: Provides access to CSU secure websites, such as AAR and Timeclock.
CONS: You will have no access to network drives, and it does not work for editing CLA websites from off campus.
NOTE: If GlobalProtect does not fit your situation, gateway.colostate.edu via web is the next best option as long as you will not need access to network drives or Aries.
Access via Remote Desktop
PROS: Provides full access to your CLA office computer from a CLA, CLA checkout, and/or personal computer, as though you are in your office.
CONS: The computer must be powered on to gain access.