ROAMS For Graduate Students

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Last updated: Jul 21, 2023
3 min read

First you must apply to use a Graduate Student Lab computer remotely. Follow this link to send a request.

https://uwo.kualibuildca.com/app/builder/#/app/5f4fdac970ab1a3584017521/run

This will only allow you access to remotely connect to a specific computer on the UWO campus. Will not allow you access to mapped drives or license servers

You must download and install Ivanti Secure Access Client (formerly Pulse Secure). Follow this link to get the installer. Pick the applicable installer for your device. https://remote.uwo.ca/downloads/index.html

Once installed you must open Ivanti Secure Access Client (formerly Pulse Secure). Ivanti Secure Access Client should be running in your system tray or will be openable from the Windows search bar.

 

 

Once Ivanti Secure Access Client is open Click the + to add a new connection.

Configure the Ivanti Secure Access Client (formerly Pulse Secure) connection

  • Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)

  • Name: WesternU

  • Server URL: Remote-Gate.UWO.ca

Once configured click add

Once setup click connect on the Connection you created.

After clicking Connect you will be prompted to login.

You have a few options.

Select your applicable option and login using the respective credentials. Pulse secure will show with a green checkmark when it’s connected and working.

Search Remote Desktop Connection in the Windows 10 Search Bar and open the application.

Enter the name of the Computer with the “.eng.uwo.ca” domain. Click on Show options this will allow you to specify login credentials. You must then enter your UWO username. You must enter UWO/USERNAME into the username field. You will then be prompted to a password when connecting.