Information Technology Services
Configuring Mac OS X and Windows access to remote Mac OS X system over SSL VPN
NOTE:
Tested on Mac OS X 10.5.X and 10.6.X system, Windows XP and
Windows 7 Professional.
Install and Set up Firewall
- Download and install WaterRoof Firewall
- Run the application and add these two rules:
- Permit incoming traffic from 134.121.176.0/22 on port TCP/5900
- Deny other incoming traffic on port TCP/5900:
- Permit incoming traffic from 134.121.176.0/22 on port TCP/5900
- NOTE: Make sure that these two rules are on the top of your access list:
Configuring the WSU Mac OSX System to Accept Remote Desktop Connections
- Open
System Preferences -> Sharing and follow these
steps: - Check Remote Management
- Open computer settings and check Show Remote Management status in menu bar.
Check VNC viewers may control screen with password and enter a secure password. Click OK. - Click on Only these users: and on + to add your user account:
- Double-click
on the user account and set user access privleges: - Open Mac OS X System Preferences -> Security->Firewall ensure the firewall is on:
- Click Advanced and ensure that Block all
incoming connections is un-checked and Remote Management is
listed to Allow incoming connections
Configure a Mac OS X home computer
NOTE: Connect to AnyConnect SSL VPN gateway
- Download and install VNC viewer application – for example "Chicken of the
VNC": - Open the VNC Viewer application and enter the IP address of the remote system and
hit "Connect" button.
Configure a Windows OS home computer
A home office Windows system can be connected to the WSU SSL VPN gateway. Install a VNC viewer to remotely connect and control Mac OS X system in your office.
- For example you can download TightVNC at: http://www.tightvnc.com/download.php
- After installation open your Tight VNC client and enter an IP address of Mac OS X in your office and click on "Connect" button: