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Remote Access Setup Guide

Home » Remote Access Setup Guide
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2022
Prerequisites

In order to gain remote access to your desktop or connect to secure.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.

Table of Contents
  1. Summary
  2. PC
    1. GlobalProtect Client (recommended)
    2. Gateway.colostate.edu via web
    3. Access via Remote Desktop
  3. Mac
    1. GlobalProtect Client (recommended)
    2. Gateway.colostate.edu via web
    3. Access via Remote Desktop

Summary

Remote Access will allow you to use the CSU/CLA resources while off-campus. The guides listed below will walk you through the steps of needed to access the CSU VPN, gateway.colostate.edu, and Remote Desktop for both Mac and PC.

PC

This tutorial will enable you to configure your PC to work remotely.

GlobalProtect Client (recommended)

  • CSU Owned PC:
    • Connect to GlobalProtect (PC)
  • Personally Owned PC:
    • Install and connect to GlobalProtect (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.

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

  • Setup a Remote Connection to your CLA-issued computer

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

This tutorial will enable you to configure your iMac or Macbook to work remotely.

GlobalProtect Client (recommended)

  • CSU Owned Mac:
    • Connect to GlobalProtect (Mac)
  • Personally Owned PC:
    • Install and connect to GlobalProtect (Mac)
  • 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.

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

  • Setup a Remote Connection from a Mac to your CLA-issued PC

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.

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