Wesleyan University

Even Colleges and Universities have to support their students and staff. Below is an excerpt from one of their support pages that show how Wesleyan provides support to their faculty and staff. They even provide methods for computer remote control over the Internet and explain how to setup, list the network computer equipment required to implement, and desktop requirements. Pretty cool setup they have.

Wesleyan University

Home Computing over DSL or Cable Modem
Configuration #3
Full access to Wesleyan systems from one or more home computers.

This configuration provides a level of access from home that is very close to what you would get on your campus computer.

Through the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, you will be connected to a VPN server on campus which, once you have signed in, will provide you with a secure encrypted connection into the Wesleyan Network.

Once you have established a VPN connection, you can access any campus system that is available via a web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape). Other systems may require that special client software or special configurations be installed on your home computer. Meeting Maker and PeopleSoft are a good examples of this type of software. To access such systems you have two options - install the client program on your home computer, or use Remote Control to take control of your campus computer over the Internet.

Remote Control can be set up between two computers running Windows XP. Your home computer can be configured to take remote control of your office computer. Once the connection is made, it is as if your home keyboard and monitor were directly connected to your office computer. If much of the work you will be doing at home requires specialized software which is already installed on your campus computer, this is your best option.


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Minimum Computer Requirements
500Mhz Processor
256MB RAM
Ethernet card
Windows XP Professional
[Note, if your computer does not meet these requirements, the Wesleyan Computer Store can assist you in upgrading your current system or advise you in the purchase of a new one.].

Package Cost: $230
This package includes the hardware and software you will need as well as the re-configuration of your computer by the Wesleyan Computer Store & Service Center.

Equipment
SMC Barricade Router
Wireless Access Point (if needed)

The rest and more detils can be viewed at: href="http://www.wesleyan.edu/its/desktopsupport/homecomputing_config3.htt