Remoting Into Mac Desktop Over VPN and On-Campus

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Compatibility Requirements:

  • You must use a Mac running macOS 10.11 or later to connect.
  • The remote Mac (your personal device) must connect to the CWU network using the GlobalProtect VPN client.
  • The on-campus Mac (target device) must have Remote Management and Power Settings configured to allow access. View Setup Guide.

 

 

Summary

 

This article provides step-by-step instructions for remotely accessing an on-campus Macintosh computer using another Mac device over VPN.

 

 

Accessing & Installing the VPN

 

  1. In Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, go to:
    https://remote.cwu.edu

  2. Download and install the Mac 32/64-bit GlobalProtect agent.

  3. Install GlobalProtect with default selections and close the installer once prompted.

 

GlobalProtect Portal with download options for Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, and Mac 32/64-bit GlobalProtect agents.

Click on your Mac's specific download link.

 

 

Connect to Server

 

  1. In the top menu bar of your Mac, click Go > Connect to Server.
    You can also press Command + K on your keyboard.

     

    Mac Finder menu with Go selected and Connect to Server highlighted.

    Select Go > Connect to Server

     

  2. In the popup window, type the hostname in this format:
    vnc://macXXXXX.d.cwu.edu
    • Replace XXXXX with the CWU tag number of the target computer.

    • Connect to Server window on Mac with hostname vnc://mac12345.d.cwu.edu entered.

    • Enter the CWU tag number.

  3. Click Connect.

 

 

Enter MyCWU Credentials

 

  1. When prompted, enter your MyCWU username and password.

    Mac screen sharing login window prompting for MyCWU username and password to connect to mac98253.d.cwu.edu.

    Enter your MyCWU username and password.
     

  2. Click Sign In.

 

 

Additional Resources

 

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