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  1. Open the Cisco AnyConnect client (Click here for installation instructions if it is not already installed) and connect to remotevpn.wwu.edu. Sign in using your username@wwu.edu and your universal password.

  2. Once connected, click the following link: Remote Computer Lab Access

  3. Browse the available computers and click the CONNECT button next to one.

  4. Download the shortcut to the computer.

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  5. Launch the shortcut after it downloads.

  6. Click CONNECT when you are prompted with the following security warning:

  7. Enter your username@wwu.edu and your password. Click OK.

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  8. Ignore the certificate warning and click YES.

  9. The remote computer’s desktop should load and fill your screen. If you want to switch between the remote computer and your home computer, use the controls at the top of the remote desktop window to minimize or “restore down” (make smaller) the remote desktop window. You can always maximize the window again if you like.

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  1. On the remote computer click the START button, then the profile button, and then the sign-out button as shown below.

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  2. Your remote desktop session should automatically disconnect. If it is still up and shows you the lock screen on the remote computer, click the 'X' in the remote desktop window controls (or in the upper right corner of the window if it is not full screen) to disconnect.

  3. Disconnect from VPN by clicking the Cisco AnyConnect VPN icon in your system tray, and then clicking the Disconnect button.

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If you are disconnected by accident

You may be disconnected if your internet connection is lost, your VPN session is disconnected, or if the Remote Desktop software (or your computer) crashes. You If you reconnect within 5 minutes you should be able to reconnect connect to the same computer within 5 minutes using the steps described aboveworkstation. If more than 5 minutes passes, that workstation will become available for new connections. Make sure you are connected to VPN before launching the shortcut to the remote computer again.

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