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Access campus software (e.g. Stata, SPSS), G and H network drives, and remote desktop with the Parallels Client. 

鶹Ƶmanaged computers have Parallels Client pre-installed. Students and those with personal devices may follow the instructions below to install Parallels Client on their personal computers. 

How to Set Up the Parallels Client for Windows

  1. Download and run 
  2. Install the RASClient.msi file using the default options.
  3. If prompted for RDP upgrade choose Yes.
  4. Launch Parallels Client.
  5. Enter your oxy.edu email address when prompted
  6. Sign in using your oxynet username and password.

How to Set Up the Parallels Client for MacOS

  1. Go to the App Store on your computer (using the Apple Menu --> App Store)
  2. Search for "Parallels Client" and "Get"
  3. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted.  You may use a personal Apple ID or one associated with your 鶹Ƶemail address.  It is a free app so either option is fine.
  4. Launch the Parallels Client app by double-clicking the Parallels Client icon in your Mac's Applications folder.
  5. If the new connection wizard opens, click the Add button. If it does not, click the File menu and then New Connection.
  6. Click Parallels Remote Application Server.
  7. Type 2xa.oxynet.oxy.edu in the Server field.
  8. Type Oxy in the Friendly Name field.
  9. Press the OK button
  10. Type your 鶹Ƶusername and password in the Username and Password fields respectively and check the Save Password checkbox if you like.
  11. Click the Login button.
  12. The first time you login, Parallels Client will ask to “Grant access to <your username> folder”.  Check “Don’t ask me again” and press the Confirm button.  The folder that you select here will be shared with the app, and accessible from your remote session. 
  13. Double-click the 鶹Ƶentry under CONNECTIONS in the left-hand column of the Parallels Client window to start your Parallels session.
  14. Double-click the icon for the application you would like to run.

To connect remotely to your campus PC: 

  1. Double-click Remote Desktop.
  2. Enter the PC's 鶹ƵID (for example, OXY1234) in the Computer field.
  3. Click Connect.

How to Set Up the Parallels Client on your mobile device

  1. Download the Parallels Client app.
  2. Tap Remote Application Server
  3. Use 2xa.oxynet.oxy.edu in the Primary Connection or Address field.
  4. Use Gateway SSL Mode for the Connection Mode.
  5. Set the Port to 443.
  6. Type Oxy in the Alias field.
  7. In the Username field, enter your 鶹Ƶusername in the form of username@oxynet
  8. Enter your Oxy password in the Password field.

 

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