NWC Remote Access

This page contains the instructions for remote access to the terminal servers at Northwest College.  Please read the Remote Access policy below (link opens in a new window) before continuing to the Remote Access Request form.

Remote Access Policy 

Remote Access Request Form

After your request has been approved, follow the instructions below:

1.  XP Service Pack Update Installs (Vista users can go directly to step 2):

      Windows XP with SP1:  Click Here

      Windows XP with SP2:   Click Here

       (For download instructions, Click Here for step-by-step screenshots.)

       Determine the version of your Remote Desktop client for XP: 

2.  All users will need to install the certificate using the link below:

                  Remote Access Certificate

Click Install Certificate:

Click Next:

Click Next:

Click Finish:

Click OK:

Click OK:

3.  When the installation is finished:

      Go to "Remote Desktop Connection" listed under Accessories in your Start (bottom left corner)/All Programs menu, type in the address for the server ajax.northwestcollege.edu and click connect. 

4.  Log in to the window that appears using your username (firstname.lastname) and your password.  This will allow you access to Office and and your drives stored on the server.

Notes:  When you have successfully logged into the terminal session you will see a yellow bar at the top middle of your screen.  You can minimize this and get back to your computer desktop and then restore it just like any other program.

When you are on the terminal window you are on the desktop brought to you by the server. Therefore, any drive letters you see in "My Computer" are the drives of the server NOT of your personal computer.

PLEASE USE  START-LOG OFF  to shut your session down gracefully.  Just closing the window will NOT close the session and could result in the loss of your information.