these instructions cover how to: › part 1: request vpn account › part 2: prepare a work computer...
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These instructions cover how to:
› Part 1: Request VPN Account › Part 2: Prepare a work computer › Part 3: Prepare a home computer
VPN:› Allows a secure tunnel to be created from your
home computer to the VMC network.› Encrypts information so that confidentially is
maintained when accessing
Remote desktop: › Function that allows you to log in from a home
computer to work computer
Next slides cover steps
This part covers how to:
› Locate the NCS website from the Main VMC homepage
› Log into the NCS website to submit request for VPN account
1From VMC home page, click on
Resources for Employees 2. Click on “Computer/Technical”3. Click on “Computer Support
(NCS)”
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First, you must request a VPN account
•Click on “Solutions”•Go to “Network”
•Go to “Request VPN ACCT”
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Log in with VUNET ID and password
Complete form and click submit
This part covers how to:› Enable a work computer to accept remote
assistance › Find a work computer’s IP address and know the
computer’s name (i.e., the sticker on the computer that starts with NLSSS….)
› Log into VMC VPN from home› Remote into a work computer using remote
desktop
1Click on “Control Panel”
Click on “System”
Click on “Remote” tab
Checkbox “Allow Remote Assistance ” and click ok
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This part covers how to:
› Log into VMC VPN from home
› Remote into your work computer
If you do not know your IP address, click here (or see the document under Hardware/Network titled How to Find the IP Address on a work computer).
Go to http://its.vanderbilt.edu/vpn/instructions/ssl-vpn
and Jump to Instructions
If you have issue with this step, contact the HelpDesk
Things to remember:
› Keep the designated work computer on › Keep computer plugged into the network› Must be logged into the computer› Lock computer before leaving
Log into SSL VPN
From the Start menu, click on Accessories and choose “Remote
Desktop Connection” 1
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Type in the IP address of the work computer. If this does not
work, type in the computer name as it appears on the sticker on
the computer. It should start with NLSSS ….
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Log into the work
computer with vunet ID and
password
Must submit for a VPN account from NCS Website
Must know the IP address and the name of the work computer
Must log into SSL VPN before remoting into the work computer
For questions, please call the HELPDESK at 34(3) HELP