Windows Connecting to RDSessionFarm1 Without Using Pace VPN

Created by Danny Samuel
Last updated: Nov 16, 2021
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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 Windows 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 Windows 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.

Apple Mac users should follow the instructions for Connecting Apple Mac Computer to RDSessionFarm1 Without Using Pace VPN.

Step-by-step guide

Launch remote desktop:

Vista and Windows 7 Users

  1. Click Window Start Button
  2. Click All Programs
  3. Click Remote Desktop Connection under Accessories

-or-

Windows 8 and 10 Users

  1. Click Window Start Button
  2. Type Remote Desktop Connection in the Search field
  3. Click on Remote Desktop Connection application
  4. Click Show Options in the lower left corner
  5. Click Advanced tab
  6. Click Settings
  7. Click Use these RD Gateway server settings under Connection Settings

  8. Type rdgateduo.pace.edu in the Server name field
  9. Select Allow me to select later in Logon method field
  10. Place a check next to Bypass RD Gateway server for local addresses
  11. Place a check next to Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer under Logon settings
  12. Click OK
  13. Click General tab 
  14. Type rdsessionfarm1.pace.edu in the Computer field 
  15. Type pace\username (e.g., pace\jd12345p) in User name field 

  16. Click Connect

    Note

    If you receive the prompt Do you trust this remote connection?:

    1. place a check next to Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer
    2. click Connect
  17. Type your MyPace Portal Password when prompted

  18. Click OK
     

    Note

    On your computer you will see see a window showing Initiating remote connection... as shown below. Please proceed to the next step to complete the DUO MFA process on your Duo enrolled device.


    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.

  19. Open the the Duo Push Notification on your device or open your Duo Mobile app
  20. If available, click on the green request prompt on the Duo Mobile app
  21. Click Approve

    Note

    After approving the MFA request, proceed to the next step to complete your connection to RDSessionFarm1 on your computer.

  22. If you receive the prompt The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to connect anyway?

    1. Place a check next to Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer
    2. Click Yes

The RDSessionFarm1 terminal server desktop screen should display:

 

Disconnecting from Terminal Server:

  1. Click Window Start button

  2. Click the User Account icon
  3. Click Sign out


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