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FAQ about connecting from off-campus
We have put together some common issues that users have experienced when using ARC services to connect off-campus. If you have trouble connecting, check that it’s not caused by the common issues mentioned below.
We will keep updating this article with more common questions and issues as we become aware of them.
ACT-SSH
- Older versions of MobaXterm can cause problems with ssh key authentication. If you want to set up ssh keys with MobaXterm, such as outlined in our step-by-step guide, please make sure you’re using a up to date version of the software.
- Connections to act-ssh or mft are timed out when you are connected to the VPN. If you want to use act-ssh, please make sure that the VPN is disconnected.
- If you are connecting from a mac via terminal and can’t see any graphics display despite using the -X/-Y flag in your ssh command, check that you have a recent version of the XCode tools installed, which enables X11 graphics forwarding on macs.
Remote desktops
- Home WiFi connection might make the remote desktop less responsive. If possible, try using a network cable to see if it improves the situation.