Remote
Desktop Connection for Mac
With Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, you can connect
from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer and work with programs
and files on that computer. Mac users who have access to a Windows-based computer
on a network, including users on Intel-based Macs, can use Remote Desktop
Connection as an alternative to Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac.
System
Requirements
To connect to a Windows-based computer, you need network access
and permission to connect to the computer. In addition, the Windows-based
computer must be running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services. The
following Windows products support Remote Desktop connections:
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Windows Server 2003
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Windows 2000 Server
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Windows 2000 Advanced Server
á
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
RDC Download
Instructions
Log on to
the Internet and visit the following page:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient
On the
right side of the page you will see a small gray window titled: RDC 2.0 Beta Now Available. Click on the Download Now
link.
At the
bottom of the page that loads, click on the English (.dmg) link to start
the download process.
Depending
upon your security settings you may be asked if you want to continue
downloading the file, Click Continue.
Once the
download is complete a small window will appear that will state:
ŇThis
package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed.
Are you sure you want to continue?Ó Click Continue.
Follow
the Install Remote Desktop Connection prompts that appear on your screen.
(Depending
upon your security settings you may be asked to enter your computerŐs password.)
When
installation is complete you may close the install window.
Using RDC Mac
After you
have finished the installation process you may begin using the RDC software
without restarting your computer.
Open the dive
where you downloaded the RDC software to (for most people this should be the
computerŐs main hard drive).
In the
Applications folder locate the Remote Desktop Connection.
*Double
click the Remote Desktop Connection application to launch it.
When the
program opens a window will pop up prompting you to input the address of the
computer you wish to connect to.
**Enter
the following: 209.158.162.75:4555
Click Connect.
The
Windows Server 2003 Log On Window will appear. Enter YOUR User name and Password as you normally would while on a
school computer. Change the Log on to option to STAFF. Click OK.
Congratulations!
You are now logged into the network and can access all of your school files
from home on your Mac.
If you
have any questions or need help, please e-mail FLHS Art Teacher and Mac-Geek Christine
Boos, at cboos@fairlawnschools.org
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*If
you wish to add this program to your Dock you must FIRST drag its icon
to the dock, THEN launch the program.
**The
RDC program automatically stores up to five computer addresses so that you do
not need to re-enter them each time you access the client. Simply use the drop
down menu to choose the desired address when opening the program.