To facilitate the realization of projects in the degree of animation and visual effects. The systems department has designed a way to use equipment and its dependencies (such as Nassus, licenses...) remotely for the different students.
This requires the installation of the VPN to connect with the campus and the NoMachine software for the connection with the equipment.

Establishing the VPN connection.

Use the correct link for your Operative System.

How to acces the VPN - Windows

How to acces the VPN - MAC

How to acces the VPN - Linux

Once you have the VPN working follow the next step.

Establishing the connection with NoMachine's assigned computer.

Download the software NoMachine Enterprise Client:

• Windows: https://www.nomachine.com/download/download&id=16
• Mac: https://www.nomachine.com/download/download&id=43
• Other: https://www.nomachine.com/es/download-enterprise 

Instructions for Windows

1. Run the installer, click Next again to accept the installation folder then click Next twice.  Finally "Finalizar".
2. Restart the computer.
3. Open the client and create a new connection. "Nuevo"

   

    

4. Protocol NX.

   

    

5. Put the hosts you have available (you cannot and should not connect to other hosts than the ones assigned). Next "Siguiente". 

   

    

6. Password and Siguiente.
7. We don't need to use a proxy and Siguiente.
8. Establish the name you want for that new connection and Finalizar.

Now you can start the program (always with the VPN active) by clicking on the icon.

1. Accept host autenticity
2. Introduce your user (without @) and password. OK.

   

    

3. Paying attention to the tutorial will help you to quickly understand the software. 
4. Once the connection is created we must clic on the corner or press the following combination: crtl + Alt + 0.

   

    

5. Go to "Pantalla" (screen)

   

    
   • Adjusting the format for the windows and fullscreen.
   • Change parameters.
     • Max resolution and adjust the quality (It can affect the performance depending on you internet connection).
6. Press "Secuencias especiales" (specials sequences) and clic "Ctrl + Alt + Supr” to unlock the computer. 

   

7. At this moment you can use the computer as it is in the classroom.

Frequent questions

• How can I Ctrl + Alt + Supr?

Once you have entried to the NoMachine cleint on the right up corner (options translucent screen) or with the same keyboard combination + + . Just below the end button there is the option to send special sequences, this option includes the Ctrl + Alt + Supr.

For more information go to point 2.6 in this manual.

• Can I transfer files between my computer and the university computer?

Due to internet limitations over the Data size, from systems department we do not recommend to transfer files between these computers.

• I need some extra utilities, do you offer it?

You can look for all the other facilities and functionalities in the next link: https://www.nomachine.com/DT04O00140

• I can't connect!

Check that the VPN is correctly connected. See point image 1.6- If the VPN is correctly connected, check that you are entering one of the assigned teams. If everything is correct, please notify us so that we can validate the operation of the equipment.

• My screen keeps in white while i connect.

Wait some minutes or restart the connection. Also you can try in another computer.

• I have too much latency or "lag".

Validate that your connection is stable, using cable instead of wifi helps enormously to the quality of the connection, you can also lower the quality by following step 2.5

Cualquier incidencia mandar un correo a helpdesk@salle.url.edu para recibir soporte.