Tutorial - Connect Remotely | macOS to Windows

Follow these steps to connect remotely from an ECU-managed macOS workstation to an ECU-managed Windows workstation.

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Overview

Follow these steps to connect remotely between an ECU-managed macOS workstation and an ECU-managed Windows workstation.

Please note:

• Access permitted for ECU-justified tasks between ECU-managed computers only.
• First submit the Remote Access privileges service request.
• After approval, the following changes are made to your device to ensure connectivity:
  • Sleep is disabled when connected to power. 
    • Closing the lid does not put a laptop to sleep.
    • If needed, manually put your device to sleep through Start >> power options menu.
  • Hibernate is disabled.

Connect Windows 11 to Windows 11

Step 1

Submit a Remote Access Privileges service request. Once approved, follow the steps below.

Step 2

Find the Remote Desktop Connection app on your computer. Look in your app list within the Windows Tools folder.

EASY WAY: Type Remote Desktop Connection in the taskbar search box.

Step 3

Click Open. The Remote Desktop Connection dialog box opens.

Step 4

Click Show Options in the lower left corner of the dialog box to expand the dialog box. Make sure the General tab is active. 
 

Step 5

Enter your computer name and username (ECU email address, see example):

1. Find your computer name. Type Computer name in the taskbar search box. In the View your PC name dialog box, click Open. Your workstation's name and other info opens (System > About).
   
2. Go back to the Remote Desktop Connection General tab. 
   • Enter your workstation's PC name.
   • Enter your username as follows: AzureAD\your-username@ecu.edu (replace your-username with your ECU PirateID username).
   • Do not click Connect just yet. 
     

Step 6

1. Open the Advanced tab. Under the User authentication section, check Use a web account to sign in to the remote computer. 
   
2. Click Connect.