Accessing a VPN on a mobile device for remote control of another computer

Accessing a VPN on a mobile device for remote control of another computer

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Remotely connecting to a server or other computer on campus requires the use of a VPN. This tutorial will explain how to access Stony Brook VPN for your mobile devices and then how to access a computer remotely from your mobile device. Don’t forget to disconnect both the VPN and the remote desktop connection when you’re done.

1. Access VPN, Duo, Server or Device

1. Request access to use the VPN by sending a service card.
   • Since the VPN requires a two-step login, you will also be given access to Duo Security and given special instructions on how to register devices.
   • New Duo Security users will receive an email explaining how to register their device with a special link to register their first device.
     • Keep your device handy every time you want to log into the VPN.
     • Ensure that at least two devices are registered (eg mobile and landline or mobile and tablet).
     • Register the following devices or change the default device in the Duo Self-Service Portal.
2. Ensure that you have access to the computer or server by contacting the owner or administrator of the system.
   • They will need to add you as a system user and ensure that the firewall allows remote access.
   • Ask for the IP address or the full name of the computer. You will need this information when setting up the remote desktop application.
3. Once you receive confirmation that you have been granted access to the VPN And If you register devices in Duo Security, you can download and install VPN and Remote Desktop apps (instructions below).

Secondly. Download Stony Brook VPN for Mobile Devices

1. Once you have access to a VPN and Duo, on your phone or tablet go to your device’s app store and download the Palo Alto Global Protect app:
2. Once you download the app, click on it to get started. Enters vpn.stonybrook.edu Then press Connection.
3. Next, enter the NetID password and NetID. Faucet OK.
4. Since connecting to a VPN requires a two-step login, check out hypothetical Device registered in DUO Security to Depends Authentication in a VPN.
   If your virtual machine is, in fact, the one you’re setting up the mobile VPN on, you’ll see the SMS notification:

   Click the notification to open the approval screen, then approve the request by clicking Depends:

   If you set up to authenticate by receiving a file Phone callHave this phone handy, pick it up when it rings and press any key on the number pad to complete authentication.

5. You are connected to a VPN if you see “VPN” at the top of your device screen and if you open the Global Protect app it says “Connected”.
6. Now that your mobile device is connected to the VPN, you can access any system that requires VPN access. For later access, as long as the Global Protect app is still installed on the device, follow steps 2-5.

Third. Remotely connect to a computer or server from your mobile device

Once you have successfully logged into the VPN, you can use the mobile remote desktop app to log into a computer or server from your mobile device. The instructions below use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.

* Please make sure that you are added as a user who can be logged into the computer or server by anyone who owns the device or else you will not be able to access remotely.

1. To get the Microsoft Remote Desktop app on your phone or tablet, go to your device’s app store to download it:
2. Once the app is installed, tap + to select the device you want to connect.
3. Faucet desktop:
4. Enter the following information in the fields below
   • Faucet computer name to Enter the IP address
   • Faucet User account and then Add a user account to Enter your domain / username (eg sunysb.edujsmith) and password
   • Faucet Memorizes
5. Click on the connection you just created.

   The connection will start:

6. After success, you will see the computer screen on your mobile device.

If the connection fails:

1. Verify that your IP address is correct.
   • To edit your connection, tap and hold on it until File Modification The button appears.
   • Click Edit and double check the IP address, username, and password. Make sure you are using the backslash above the Enter key.
2. Check with the owner of the computer or server you are trying to connect to. Make sure that you are a user of the device and that the firewall allows you to access this device from a remote desktop connection.

Disconnect from VPN and Remote Desktop Connection

1. Disconnect the remote desktop connection by clicking 3 lines at the top from the screen of your mobile device and then tap end session
2. Disconnect from the VPN by clicking on File global security code > residence > Disconnect button

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