Remote Desktop Gateway Connection - Windows
The UCCS Microsoft Remote Desktop Gateway service allows users to connect to
Windows computers located within the UCCS network without first having to
establish a VPN connection or already be connected to the UCCS network.
This service helps to simplify the process for performing remote desktop
connections to campus, whether as Faculty or Staff to access your personal
office computers, or for current users including students who wish to connect
to UCCS Open Lab computers in conjunction with the OIT Desktop Finder.
Pre-Configured
Connection
Step
1: Download the pre-configured Remote Desktop Protocol connection
The pre-configured file can be downloaded here: UCCS-RDG.rdp
Step
2: Run the pre-configured connection
Double click on the downloaded file to open the pre-configured connection.
Step 3:
Enter Computer Name
You will be asked to enter the name of the computer you wish to connect to.
Once this is typed in, press the "Connect" button.
Step
4: Continue through the security warning
You may receive a security warning before connection, and this is normal
behavior. Your will need to press the "Connect" button once more to
continue
Step
5: Input your UCCS credentials
You will be prompted to enter your UCCS User Name and Password. When
inputting this information, please include your complete @uccs.edu username so the below Domain shows "uccs.edu".
Step
6: Complete your Remote Desktop Connection
Once the above has been completed, you will need to press the "OK"
button. From here, you will be able to remote directly into the needed
computer.
Custom Connection
Step
1: Open Remote Desktop Connection
Select the Windows Start Menu and search for Remote Desktop Connection.
Step 2:
Enter Computer Name
You will be asked to enter the name of the computer you wish to connect to.
Step 3:
Select Show Options
Click on the "Show Options" button to reveal additional settings.
Step 4:
Access Settings
Click on the "Advanced" tab on the right-hand side of the screen
and click on the "Settings" button.
Step
5: Enter Configuration Information
Select the option for "Use these RD Gateway Server Settings", and
input "RDG.UCCS.EDU" for the Server name.
Set the "Logon Method" to "Ask for Password".
Ensure that the option "Bypass RD Gateway server for local
addresses" is unchecked.
Under "Logon settings", select the checkbox to "Use my RD
Gateway Credentials for the remote computer."
Select the "OK" button when done.
Step
6: Configure Display and Local Resources
While this step is optional, you can configure settings such as your Display
size or shared Local Resources to match your preference. When this has been
completed, click the "Connect" button to begin your remote desktop
session.
Step
7: Input your UCCS credentials
You will be prompted to enter your UCCS User Name and Password. When
inputting this information, please include your complete @uccs.edu username so the below Domain shows "uccs.edu".
Step
8: Complete your Remote Desktop Connection
Once the above has been completed, you will need to press the "OK"
button. From here, you will be able to remote directly into the needed
computer.
