Connecting to Concordia's VPN with NoMachine: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mac Users

As a student or faculty member at Concordia University, you may need to connect remotely to an edit suite or lab computer to work on projects or assignments. To do so, you'll need to install the NoMachine Enterprise client and connect to Concordia's network through VPN. In this article, we'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to do just that.

First, make sure you have admin rights on your Mac computer. You can download the NoMachine Enterprise client from the official website. Once downloaded, simply open the DMG file and run the PKG installer. Follow the installation prompts to install the software on your computer.

Next, you'll need to connect to Concordia's VPN network. This will allow you to access the university's network resources and connect to the edit suite or lab computers remotely. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Download the NoMachine Enterprise client from the official website.

2. Install the software on your Mac computer by following the installation prompts.

3. Launch the NoMachine application and click on 'Connect' in the top menu bar.

4. Enter your Concordia username and password in the login window.

5. Click on 'Connect' to establish a connection to the VPN network.

Once connected, you can log in to the edit suite or lab computer using your CDA credentials. You'll have access to all the software and resources available on that computer, just as if you were sitting in front of it.

It's important to note that a high-speed internet connection (15Mbit/s download and 10Mbit/s upload) is required for remote working with NoMachine. Additionally, your operating system must be Mac OS 10.7 or later to use the software.

NoMachine is a remote desktop solution that offers superior performance compared to Apple's built-in screen sharing or Microsoft Remote Desktop. With NoMachine, you'll have access to audio and hardware acceleration, making it an ideal choice for remote working.

In summary, connecting to Concordia's VPN with NoMachine is a straightforward process that requires admin rights on your Mac computer and a high-speed internet connection. By following these steps, you can connect remotely to edit suite or lab computers and work on projects or assignments from the comfort of your own home.

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