Prepare your Work Computer for VPN from Home Guide (Apple Version)

Information Technology Services

User Guide for connecting to Apple computers from outside to campus network (QC-VPN)
(Supported Mac OS X)

Before you can remote into your desktop computer at work you must prepare your work computer(s).
In the upper left corner of your screen, click on the Apple Icon , then select System Preferences.
Towards the bottom of the System Preferences window, click on the Energy Saver icon.
On the Energy Saver Screen, slide the top slider all the way to the right, to Never.
1. Check the box next to Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.
2. Un-Check the box next to Put the Hard Drives to sleep when possible.
Check the box next to Wake for Network Access. Uncheck all remaining boxes as seen below.
You may be told Your computer may use more energy with these settings. Click Ok.
Click on the left arrow in the top bar to go back to the System Preferences screen.
Towards the bottom of the System Preferences window, click on the Sharing icon.
On the left side of the window, check the Remote Management box.
Underneath the words Remote Management On you can find your computer’s address. Take a note of the name of your computer. You’ll need this when you get home.
Select the circle next to Allow access for: All users.
On the settings that appear, click the Computer Settings… button.
Check the box next to VNC viewers may control screen with password: and enter a password to access your computer. Take a note of that password. You will need it when you get home. Click OK
Click on the red button on the top left of the Sharing window to close the window.
You’re all done! Lock or Sign Out of your computer. Don’t shut your computer down.

Prepared by ITS
Date: Mar 17^th, 2020

Version 1.1 – DV

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Version 1.1 - Step 13 changed might to will.