NETPC is a Windows desktop on North Central University's network that faculty and staff can use from home or anywhere off campus with Remote Desktop.
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Username
northcentral\yourusername
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Be patient
Connecting to NETPC can take up to 5 minutes.
Connect from Windows
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Open Remote Desktop Connection
Find it in your Start menu.
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Enter the address
In the Computer field, enter netpc.northcentral.edu and select Connect.
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Sign in
For the username, enter northcentral\ followed by your NCU username, like northcentral\jsmith. Then enter your NCU password.
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Connect from a Mac
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Connect to the VPN
Off campus, connect to GlobalProtect first.
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Open the Remote Desktop app
Open Microsoft's Remote Desktop app (now called Windows App) from Launchpad, then add a new PC.
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Enter the address
For the PC name, enter netpc.northcentral.edu.
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Add your account
Under User Account, choose Add User Account. Enter northcentral\ followed by your NCU username, and your NCU password.
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Add the gateway
Under Gateway, choose Add Gateway and enter netpc.northcentral.edu again.
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Save and connect
NETPC now appears in your saved PCs. Double-click it to connect.
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Sign out when you're done
Sign out of NETPC like you would your office computer: select Start, select your profile picture, then Sign out. Updates are applied regularly, and anything left open could be lost.
Get help
Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:
- Call: 612.343.4170
- Visit: Miller Hall 226
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT