Remote Desktop

Step 1: Install VPN

Install a VPN client as described here: VPN instructions

Under "Institute Access" select the access LMU via LRZ-VPN.

Step 2: Connect VPN Full Tunnel

The VPN client connects you to the "split tunnel" by default. If you have not changed this yet, disconnect the VPN connection, select the full tunnel (special, Wireguard), and reconnect.

Once you are connected to the Munich Science Network, you can connect to the remote server.

Tip: If you are using Full Tunnel (Wireguard) and still want to access a local network printer or computer, disable the "Block traffic outside VPN" option in the eduVPN settings (gear icon).

Step 3: Connect Remote Desktop

Once you are connected to the Munich Science Network, you can connect to the remote server. You can log in with your LMU user ID (campus email address) or your LRZ user ID and campus password.

Start a remote client and use it to connect to rd.ifkw.lmu.de. Which remote client you use depends on your computer's operating system (see below).

Windows

Start the Remote Desktop Connection program, which is pre-installed in Windows. You can find it by clicking on the Windows icon or the magnifying glass in the start bar and typing in "Remote Desktop Connection."

Enter the address of the remote desktop server: rd.ifkw.lmu.de

The remote desktop connection will ask for a user name and password. Enter your campus ID (campus email address) or ADS\<LRZ ID>.

macOS

You can download the Windows App program free of charge from the App Store. After launching the program, you can create a new connection using the Add PC icon.

There you must enter the following:

PC name: rd.ifkw.lmu.de
Credentials: ads\<your LRZ ID>

Linux

Install Remmina. On Ubuntu, Remmina is available in the official package sources, so it can be installed via the Ubuntu Software Center or in the terminal with the following command:

sudo apt-get install remmina

Establish connection with remote server

Click on the green plus sign ("Create a new connection profile") in the upper left corner.
Enter the desired name in the Name field.
Enter the correct data in the Basic tab (the other tabs can be ignored):
- Server: rd.ifkw.lmu.de
- User Name: LRZ ID
- User password: Your own password
- Color depth: "True color (32 bpp)" (this can sometimes cause problems; if in doubt, simply try it out)
Click "Save" below
After that, the connection to the remote server can be established at any time by double-clicking on the corresponding entry.