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Remote Access in Windows XP
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Security Precautions to Consider When Connecting Remotely 2
1. Check for Operating System updates 2. Install Antivirus 3. Run a Full System Scan
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How do I connect to my computer remotely? 4
1. Determine your work computer’s IP address 2. Connect to the UAB network via Virtual Private Network (VPN) 3. Connect to your computer via Remote Desktop Connection
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Overview
UAB faculty and staff can connect to their computers using Remote Desktop Connection. It is
recommended that users install and run the Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) Client before
establishing a remote connection, and that additional security measures are taken (see page 2) to
protect UAB data. Users may need to contact AskIT at 205-996-5555 or their system administrator for
additional settings or prerequisites necessary to connect remotely.
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Security Precautions to Consider When Connecting Remotely
Please make sure that the remote computer you are connecting from is secure before using it to access
UAB data.
1. Check for Operating System updates
a. Click on the “Start” button, go to “All Programs” and select “Windows Update,” or visit
http://update.microsoft.com.
b. Click “Express” to check for available updates.
c. Install any security updates that are available by clicking “Install Updates.”
2. Install Antivirus
Antivirus software protects your computer from malicious files and exploits. The effectiveness of the
antivirus software’s ability to detect malicious files is based on the definitions files that are updated
several times a day by the manufacturer. Therefore, it is important that the antivirus software is
updated regularly to detect the latest threats.
Please follow these steps to install Microsoft Forefront:
a. Visit the UAB IT website (http://main.uab.edu/Sites/it/).
b. Click on either the Student or Faculty & Staff sections, and then click on “Software
Library.”
c. Navigate to the software available and select Microsoft Forefront. Download and Install
the application.
d. Visit http://update.microsoft.com and check for updates .
e. Once Forefront has been updated, run a full system scan to check for anything
malicious.
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3. Run a Full System Scan:
a. Open the Forefront console by right-clicking the Forefront icon in the system tray or by
clicking “Start,” then “All Programs,” then “Microsoft Forefront,” then “Forefront Client
Security.”
b. Click the arrow next to Scan and choose “Full Scan.”
c. The results of the scan should be documented and any malicious files quarantined or
noted by the scan should be removed.
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How do I connect to my computer remotely?
1. First, you will need to determine your work computer’s IP address. The quickest way to do this is
to visit http://whatismyipaddress.com/. Your IP address will be displayed on the page; please
memorize the number or store it securely until you are able to use it from home.
2. Connect to the UAB network via Virtual Private Network (VPN):
a. To download the VPN client, please go to www.uab.edu/vpn and click on the link “Click
here to download the latest Windows 2000/XP/Vista client and enter your BlazerID and
password when prompted.” Enter your BlazerID and strong password in the “User
name” and “Password” fields.
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b. Click “Run”.
c. Click “Run” again.
d. Click “OK.”
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e. Click “Setup.”
f. Click “Next.”
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g. Click “I accept the licensing agreement,” then click “Next.”
h. Click “Next.”
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i. Click “Next.”
j. Click “OK.”
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k. Click “Yes” to restart your system.
l. Upon restarting, click “Start,” go to “All Programs,” then “Cisco Systems VPN Client”
and choose “VPN Client.”
m. Select “UAB-VPN-1” and click “Connect.”
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n. Enter your BlazerID and strong password in the “Username” and “Password” fields.
o. Click “Continue.”
p. When connected, you will see an icon for VPN Client that looks like a yellow lock in your
taskbar (circled in the image below). To disconnect, right-click on the icon and select
“Disconnect.”
q. The icon will appear as a yellow lock that is unlocked when you are disconnected
(circled in the image below).
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3. Connect to your computer via Remote Desktop Connection:
a. Click on the “Start” button, go to “Accessories” and choose “Remote Desktop
Connection.”
b. Enter the IP address of your work computer in the “Computer” field and click
“Connect.”
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c. When the login screen opens, enter your BlazerID and strong password in the “User
name” and “Password” fields.
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d. Once you are connected you can minimize, maximize and restore down as needed.
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e. To disconnect, click on the red “X” in the upper right corner. You will receive a warning
indicating that “This will disconnect your Terminal Services connection…” Click “OK” to
disconnect.