IMPORTANT: Always visit UCI Engineering Remote Access to find an available computer. DO NOT USE a previous .rdp file because you run the risk of interrupting someone's session without warning to them. You risk losing remote access privilege if you disrupt someone else's session. DO NOT USE more than one session at a time. You risk losing remote access privilege if you connect to more than one computer at a time. Instructions for Remote Access:STEP 1 - Connect to UCI VPN, use the default connection settings. STEP 2 - Visit UCI Engineering Remote Access ALWAYS DO THIS - Do not use a previous .rdp file or else you may disrupt someone's session STEP 3 - Find an available computer and click "Connect" NOTE: if a computer is in use, it will not show up on the list STEP 4 - Download the connection file and then click on it. It should open with Remote Desktop Services. STEP 5 - Login with your UCINetID in the following format: ucinetid@UCI.EDU PLEASE save your work often in case VPN freezes. STEP 6 - When you are done Disconnect from the Start Menu. Questions (FAQ):1) The computers are offline. The error message says the lab computers are not connected.
2) The error message says the computers are not available.
2) What if I have a Mac?
AND When you connect, change the "login" field to your UCINetID only. Remove @UCI.EDU. If you still cannot connect, then send a message to lpreble@uci.edu and I'll set you up with a different type of account. 3) Can I keep my documents saved on the computer?
4) Are there any time limits?
5) Will we still have this service when UCI opens?
6) Can I use the computer labs to run Matlab simulations lasting several hours and on more than one computer?
7) The RDP connection is slow. The computers in the lab are fine. The network connection in the lab is fine and the video cards are good. If the refresh is slow. It’s likely due to your connection or laptop. Or, VPN is slow and that’s definitely a possibility. Try the new VPN connection, vpn2.uci.edu If you have the ability to use Ethernet at home, that would also be a good idea. This webpage suggests lowering the color rate: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/speed-up-remote-desktop-windows-7/ Updated 3/26/2020 Lisa Preble |