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

1. Download and install WaterRoof Firewall
2. Run the application and add these two rules:
   1. Permit incoming traffic from 134.121.176.0/22 on port TCP/5900

      

   2. Deny other incoming traffic on port TCP/5900:

      

3. 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

1. Open
   System Preferences -> Sharing and follow these
   steps:
2. Check Remote Management
3. 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.

   

4. Click on Only these users: and on + to add your user account:

   

5. Double-click
   on the user account and set user access privleges:

   

6. Open Mac OS X System Preferences -> Security->Firewall ensure the firewall is on:

   

7. 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

1. Download and install VNC viewer application – for example "Chicken of the
   VNC":
2. 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.

1. For example you can download TightVNC at: http://www.tightvnc.com/download.php
2. After installation open your Tight VNC client and enter an IP address of Mac OS X in your office and click on "Connect" button: