Windows Connecting to RDSessionFarm1 Without Using Pace VPN

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

Step-by-step guide

Launch remote desktop:

Vista and Windows 7 Users

Click Window Start Button
Click All Programs
Click Remote Desktop Connection under Accessories

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Windows 8 and 10 Users

Click Window Start Button
Type Remote Desktop Connection in the Search field
Click on Remote Desktop Connection application
Click Show Options in the lower left corner
Click Advanced tab
Click Settings
Click Use these RD Gateway server settings under Connection Settings
Type rdgateduo.pace.edu in the Server name field
Select Allow me to select later in Logon method field
Place a check next to Bypass RD Gateway server for local addresses
Place a check next to Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer under Logon settings
Click OK
Click General tab
Type rdsessionfarm1.pace.edu in the Computer field
Type pace\username (e.g., pace\jd12345p) in User name field
Click Connect
Type your MyPace Portal Password when prompted
Click OK
Open the the Duo Push Notification on your device or open your Duo Mobile app
Click on the green request prompt on the Duo Mobile app
Click Approve
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