Staff at sites other than Mildura (or Mildura users without a desktop workstation) – Remote access to the Remote Desktop Farm (RDFarm2)

Using your PERSONAL device or MADEC owned device.

 

 

 

  1. Click this link -> https://rdfarm2.madec.edu.au/RDWeb/
  2. Enter your MADEC login username in the following format: madec\username
    1. Ensure the slash between madec and your username is pointing the right direction. Generally, it is the key above the Enter key on your keyboard.
  3. Enter your MADEC login password
  4. Click Sign in
  5. Click on the object named RDFarm2. If using Google Chrome web browser, this will automatically download the connection object to your Downloads folder.
  6. Open File Explorer and navigate to your Downloads Folder.
  7. Find the file named cpub-RDFarm2-RDFarm2-CmsRdsh.rdp
    1. If you wish, you may rename this file by right-clicking it and selecting Rename. RDFarm2.rdp is enough.
  8. Double-click on RDFarm2.rdp
    1. You may receive a warning asking you to trust the publisher. Check the box for “Don’t ask me again for connections from this publisher” and click Connect.
  9. In the User name field, type your MADEC login username in the following format: madec\username
    1. Ensure the slash between MADEC and your username is pointing the right way. Generally it is the key above the enter key on your keyboard.
  10. In the Password field, enter your MADEC login password. Then Click OK.
  11. You should now have an established connection to the RDFarm. 
  12. When you are finished for the session, please ensure you “Log Off” through the start menu. If you see an option to Shut Down, please DO NOT select this. If your computer is offline, you will be unable to connect. If this does occur, please lodge a ticket with the IT Helpdesk.
  13. Next time you wish to log in remotely, start at Step 9. There is no need to edit the file each time.

 

Please note, the user experience will be close to normal, however it is very dependent on both your internet connection, and how congested the link to head office is. Please be patient, and be aware you may experience periods of ‘lag’ from time to time.