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(Classic Window RDP Client)


1.  Determine whether you would like to connect to a Windows or Linux lab computer.  This will determine which proxy/address you will use.

Linux:  eci-linux-lab.engr.ucsb.edu

Windows:  eci-win-lab.engr.ucsb.edu


2.  While (already) connected to the UCSB VPN Network, open the Remote Desktop application on your Windows PC.

Remote Desktop (classic client icon)


3.  In the “Computer:” field, type the proxy/address of the lab  to which you’d like to connect (see Step 1 above).  In the screenshot below, eci-win-lab.engr.ucsb.edu is used as an example. Once input, click the “Connect” button.



If connecting to a Windows Lab computer, please proceed to Step 4.

If connecting to a Linux Lab computer, please skip to Step 7.


Connecting to Windows Lab Computers

4.  Click “Yes” on the following warning. . .


5.  The following splash screen will appear.  Click OK.


6.  Prior to clicking the connect arrow, enter your College of Engineering username and password. The username should be in the form of: ECI\username

(preceding the username with “ECI\” ensures that the authentication domain is set correctly and is only necessary when connecting to Windows lab computers)

Connecting to Linux Lab Computers

7.  Click "Yes" on the following warning. . .


8.  Enter your College of Engineering username and password and then click OK to connect.


If you are having issues using the Campus VPN or installing/configuring your RDP client, please consult your local IT staff.  

ECE:  help@ece.ucsb.edu

ME:  support@me.ucsb.edu

CHE:  george@engineering.ucsb.edu

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