To set up Remote Desktop:
1. In order to set up Remote Desktop
a. You must be connected to the VPN
b. Your office computer must be powered on for this to work
c. You must know your computer name
i. To get your computer name, go to the Start Menu, right-click on “Computer”
and select “Properties.” The computer name will be in the middle, under
“Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings”
2. Right-click on your desktop, and go to “New” then “Shortcut”
3. When prompted for the location, type “mstsc”
4. When prompted for the name, call it something that makes sense, for example, Office
Computer.
5. Double-click the new shortcut and enter your computer name in the “Computer” field and
click “Connect”
6. When prompted, enter your Mikenet username and password. You should now be signed
into your office computer, complete with all the programs, shortcuts, settings, and network
access.
7. To disconnect from the session, either go to the Start Menu and log off, or simply click the
“X” at the top of the screen.