Husky OnNet is a VPN service used to connect to UW resources from off of the UW network. If you are trying to remote into your work computer or access network folders, please install Husky OnNet and then review these articles:

• Remote Access to UW computers
• Remote Access to UW Shared Drives

Check for Husky OnNet on UW devices

If you are on a UW device, you should have Husky OnNet installed. To check if you do:

1. Click the Windows Start button
2. Search for “Big”
3. If you get the result “BIG-IP Edge Client,” you already have the client installed. Go to Step 3 of the directions to Connect Using Husky OnNet.
4. If you do not have BIG-IP Edge Client installed, follow the instructions to Download Husky OnNet.

Download & Install Husky OnNet

1. Go to Husky OnNet Terms & Conditions
2. Review the terms and conditions and click “I agree“
3. Click on the corresponding client for your operating system (Macintosh or Windows) to download it
4. Open and run the installation.

Connect Using Husky OnNet

1. Click the Windows Start button
2. Search for “Big”
3. Click “BIG-IP Edge Client” to open Husky OnNet
4. For future use you can right-click the icon on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and select “Pin to taskbar” so you can use that
5. Click the “Connect” button

   

6. Log in using your UWNetID credentials
7. Once it says “Connected” you are ready to connect to UW resources.

To access ADAI resources from offsite or from another domain, such as the NetID domain, you will need to configure and connect to the ADAI VPN. The following instructions to establish a VPN connection are provided for both Windows and Mac.

Review the resources to Access your Computer or Connect to a Shared Drive that can be accomplished once you are connected to the ADAI VPN.

Computers Running Windows 10

1. Click on the Start button
2. Type “VPN”
3. Click Change Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
4. Click the “+” symbol next to Add a VPN Connection
   
5. Enter the following information:VPN Provider: Windows (Built-in)
   • Connection Name: ADAI
   • Server name or address: remote.adai.washington.edu
   • VPN Type: Automatic
   • Type of sign-in info: Username and Password
   • User name: ADAI\youradaiusername
   • Password: Leave blank
6. Scroll down and click Save
7. Back on the VPN screen click on ADAI
8. Click Connect
   
9. If it does not auto-fill, put your username as ADAI\youradaiusername
10. Enter your password
11. Click OK
12. It will show as Connected when it is ready
13. When you are done, click Disconnect

Apple/Macintosh Computers

To access the ADAI VPN on a Mac you will need to first contact CSS at 206-543-9413 or csshelp@uw.edu to be given the Shared Secret, a verification method that is part of this setup.

1. Click on the Apple button
2. Click  System Preferences
3. Open Network
4. Click the “+” symbol to create a new VPN connection
5. In the Interface popup, configure as follows:
   Interface = VPN
   VPN Type = L2TP over IPSec
   Service name = ADAI
6. Click Create
7. On the next screen, click the drop-down next to Configuration
8. Select Add configuration
9. Type in “ADAI”
10. Click Create
11. Input the following information:
    Server Address = remote.adai.washington.edu
    Account name = adai\adaiusername
12. Click the Authentication button and select:
    User Authentication = leave blank
    Shared Secret = [contact CSS at 206-543-9413 or csshelp@uw.edu]
13. Click OK 
14. Click Apply
15. Click Connect

Whether you’re at home or off the UW network, there are a number of resources available to remotely access your computer.

• Follow these instruction to Connect to Network Shared Drive
• Mac users can refer to Remotely Connect to Your Windows Computer

Network Connection Requirements

• Your work computer’s hostname and IP address – We recommend having both.
• VPN services: Husky OnNet or ADAI VPN (for ADAI/FADU employees only).
  ADAI/ FADU users can skip to Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop.
• Leave your work computer turned on.

Initiate Husky OnNet

1. Locate and launch the application BIG-IP Edge Client
   Windows: Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar, search for Big.
   Macs: Open the Applications folder through the finder.
2. Click Big-IP Edge Client to open Husky OnNet.
3. Click Connect, this will launch the VPN and secure a connection to the UW network.
4. Log in with your UWNetID credentials
5. A red circular f5 icon in the Windows taskbar indicates that you are securely connected.
6. Continue with the next step.

Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop

Windows

1. Click Start
2. Type “remote”
3. Click on Remote Desktop Connection

Create a Remote Desktop Connection

1. Click Show Options
2. Enter the computer name or IP address
3. Enter your username as netid\yournetid (or adai\, wanprc\ instead of netid if you are on those domains)
4. Leave the box unchecked next to “Allow me to save credentials”
5. You can also configure your remote connection to use all of your monitors, your local webcam, microphone, printer, etc. using the following instructions.
   

   Monitors

   • Click the Display tab
   • Check the box next to Use all my monitors for the remote session

   Microphone

   • Click on the Local Resources tab
   • Click Settings beneath Remote Audio
   • Select Record from this computer

     

   • Click OK

   Home Printer

   To be able to print to your local printer while remotely connected to your work computer, check the box next to Printers on the Local Resources tab

   Webcam

   • Click More at the bottom of the Local Resources tab
   • Check the box next to Video capture devices

     

   • Click OK.
6. When you are done selecting the devices you wish to use, click on the General tab again. Click Save to save the connection or Save As to create an icon specifically for this connection you can use in the future (on your desktop or wherever you like)
7. Click Connect
8. If it asks you if you trust the connection, click Yes
9. Type in your password
10. Click OK and you will be logged into your computer