RDSessionFarm1: Macs Connecting Without Using Pace VPN

Introduction

The RDSessionFarm1 terminal server hosts course software that Pace students, faculty, and staff can access remotely from their own computers.  The instructions below will allow Mac computer users to connect from off campus without needing to use Virtual Private Networking (Pace VPN).  If you’re already on campus or connected to Pace VPN, you should follow the Remote Desktop for Mac instructions instead and connect to computer name: RDSessionFarm1

Note:

• Faculty, staff, students, and contractors are required to use Duo Multifactor Authentication when connecting to RDSessionFarm1.
• Windows users should follow the instructions for Windows Connecting to RDSessionFarm1 Without Using Pace VPN.

This article is divided into different sections. Please click on the desired link to jump to that section:

• Connect from Terminal Server
• Disconnect from Terminal Server

Instructions

Connect from Terminal Server

1. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop (10.3.12 or higher) from the Mac App Store.
   • Note:  Once you have installed the app, the application will appear in the Applications Folder.
      
2. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop App
   
3. Click  Gear icon and select Preferences
   
4. Click Gateways at the top of the window
   
5. Click + Plus icon to add a new Remote Desktop Connection
6. Type rdgateduo.pace.edu in Gateway name field
   
7. Type rdsessionfarm1 in Friendly name field
   
8. Click User account drop down menu and select Add User Account
   
9. Type your pace\yourusername (e.g. pace\ab12345n) in Username field and leave the password field blank
   
10. Click Add
    
11. Click Add
    
12. Click Red button at the top left corner to save and exit
    
13. Click + Plus icon and select Add PC
    
14. Type rdsessionfarm1 in PC name field
    
15. Click User account drop down menu and select your user account
    
16. Click Gateway drop down menu and select rdsessionfarm1
    
17. Click Add
    
18. Double click the rdsessionfarm1 tile
    
19. Type your Pace Password
    
20. Click Continue
     
    • Note: Faculty, staff, students, and contractors are required to approve the Duo MFA request on your mobile device when accessing RDSessionFarm1 from off-campus or when not connected to the Pace VPN. The steps below do not work with the Duo hardware token. You must enroll a mobile phone or tablet to complete the steps below.
      Please proceed to the next step to complete the DUO MFA process on your Duo enrolled device.
       
21. You will receive a Duo Push Notification
    
22. Open the Duo Application on your registered device
    
23. Approve the request
    
    • Note: After approving the MFA request, proceed to the next step to complete your connection to RDSessionFarm1 on your computer.
24. Click Continue
    

The RDSessionFarm1 terminal server desktop screen should display:

Disconnect from Terminal Server

1. Click Window Start button
   
2. Click the User Account icon
   
3. Click Sign out