While using the WARP client, you must use the Remote Desktop Gateway Before you connect to a computer using the Remote Desktop.
Any computer you are connecting to must be requested in advance using this form
To connect to SUNY Cortland desktop PCs via our Remote Desktop Gateway (far.cortland.edu), the RDP client must configured to use the RD Gateway.
- Windows RDP Client
- Mac RDP Client
Configure Remote Desktop Connection on Windows to use far.cortland.edu
Go to Start -> Windows Accessories ->Remote Desktop Connection
Click Show Options
Go to the Advanced tab then Settings
Select “Use these RD Gateway server settings:” Add far.cortland.edu to server name field
Uncheck "Bypass RD Gateway server for local addresses"
At the bottom of this window check “Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer”
Then click OK to close window
Under the General tab enter computer name you want to connect too then click connect
Configure Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac to use far.cortland.edu
Open the command menu and select Preferences
In Preferences, select Gateways. Create a new gateway named far.cortland.edu (friendly name "far"). In the drop-down menu for User Account, select Use PC User Account.
Create a new PC connection, or edit an existing one. In the drop-down menu for Gateway, select the gateway you just created.
