1. These instructions cover how to: › Part 1: Request VPN Account › Part 2: Prepare a work computer › Part 3: Prepare a home computer

2.  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

3.  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

4. 1 From VMC home page, click on Resources for Employees 2. Click on “Computer/Technical” 3. Click on “Computer Support (NCS)” 2 3 First, you must request a VPN account

5. Click on “Solutions” Go to “Network” Go to “Request VPN ACCT” 4

6. 5 6 Log in with VUNET ID and password Complete form and click submit

7.  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

8. 1 Click on “Control Panel” Click on “System” Click on “Remote” tab Checkbox “Allow Remote Assistance ” and click ok 3 4 2

9.  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).here

10. Go to http://its.vanderbilt.edu/vpn/instructions/ssl-vpn and Jump to Instructions If you have issue with this step, contact the HelpDesk

11.  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

12. Log into SSL VPN From the Start menu, click on Accessories and choose “Remote Desktop Connection” 1 2

13. 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 …. 3 Log into the work computer with vunet ID and password

14.  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