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| ==== VPN Setup ==== | ==== VPN Setup ==== | ||
| Follow these steps to setup your off-Campus Cadence access: | Follow these steps to setup your off-Campus Cadence access: | ||
| - | + | - Please see [[https://services.udel.edu/TDClient/32/Portal/KB/Article/115/UD-VPN-Virtual-Private-Network-General-Information|UD VPN (Virtual Private Network): General Information]] | |
| - | -Download and setup the [[https://services.udel.edu/TDClient/32/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=113|AnyConnect VPN client software]]. Please note that Cisco VPN client only supports Windows 7 or higher version OS. | + | -Download and setup the [[https://udeploy.udel.edu/software/anyconnect-vpn/|AnyConnect VPN client software]]. Please note that Cisco VPN client only supports Windows 7 or higher version OS. |
| -As the above site mentions, you will need **Google two-factor authentication (2FA)** whose code will be the second password in the AnyConnect software. The 2FA code is read from an app that you install on your smartphone. | -As the above site mentions, you will need **Google two-factor authentication (2FA)** whose code will be the second password in the AnyConnect software. The 2FA code is read from an app that you install on your smartphone. | ||
| - | <note important> Please email UD IT helpdesk ([[askit@udel.edu]]) directly for VPN related assistance/troubleshooting. Their webapge is [[http://www1.udel.edu/it/|here]].</note> | + | <note important> Please email UD IT helpdesk ([[askit@udel.edu]]) directly for VPN related assistance/troubleshooting. Their webapge is [[http://www1.udel.edu/it/|here]]. You can also visit them in person in Smith Hall basement.</note> |
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| ==== Method 1: VNC Remote Connection Setup (Preferred Method) ==== | ==== Method 1: VNC Remote Connection Setup (Preferred Method) ==== | ||
| You can use a [[vnc_install|VNC client]] with X11 forwarding over ssh to access the servers. A VNC remote connection is slightly tedious to setup the first time but infinitely more stable than X2Go. | You can use a [[vnc_install|VNC client]] with X11 forwarding over ssh to access the servers. A VNC remote connection is slightly tedious to setup the first time but infinitely more stable than X2Go. | ||
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| + | Some of my PhD students successfully use [[https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/|MobaXterm]] but I haven't explored it. | ||
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| ==== Method 2: X2Go Client Setup ==== | ==== Method 2: X2Go Client Setup ==== | ||
| - | Follow the instructions at [[x2go_install|X2Go Client]] to download and install X2Go client. X2Go software is buggy and we have switched to VNC. | + | X2Go software is buggy and we have switched to VNC. |
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| + | If needed, follow the instructions at [[x2go_install|X2Go Client]] to download and install X2Go client. | ||
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| If for some reason VNC or X2Go are not working, Windows users can use graphics forwarding over ssh by following the link: [[ssh_X11|SSH X11]] | If for some reason VNC or X2Go are not working, Windows users can use graphics forwarding over ssh by following the link: [[ssh_X11|SSH X11]] | ||
| - | Linux and Mac users can use ssh instead of the X2Go client. Mac users will need to install the [[https://www.xquartz.org/|XQuartz]] software. Use the following command | + | **Linux and Mac users** can use ssh instead of the X2Go client. Mac users will need to install the [[https://www.xquartz.org/|XQuartz]] software. Use the following command |
| <code> ssh -XY [username]@cpeg424.ece.udel.edu </code> | <code> ssh -XY [username]@cpeg424.ece.udel.edu </code> | ||
| - | Please note that the Mac options haven't been tested. | + | You could also try using [[https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/macos/|MacOS]] version of RealVNC client. Please note that the Mac options haven't been tested by the instructor/TA. Please contact IT helpdesk for help with Mac issues. |
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