How do I use Remote Desktop Connection from a non-UniSA device?

NOTE: Remote Desktop access is approved for very specific use cases, for both staff and students. If required, please submit a ‘Request for access’ for review.

  1. Connect to the VPN - BIG-IP Edge Client (staff).
  2. Open Remote Desktop Connection app
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  3. Select the Advanced tab and from the 'Connect from anywhere' section click Settings 
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  4. Edit the following connection settings:
    • Check radio button 'Use these RD Gateway Server settings'
    • Enter the server name 'itupw-rdpgw1.uninet.unisa.edu.au'
    • From Logon method select 'Ask for password'
    • Tick to select 'Bypass RD Gateway Server for local addresses'
    • Tick to select 'Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote settings'
    • Click OK
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  5. Click the General tab and enter the remote computer name and your UniSA username and password and hit Connect
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  6. The connection will be made
  7. Once finished disconnect from remote session and close the remote desktop connection client app (if this is not done you will have difficulty initiating a new connection).