To log on remotely to the computers at Arcada you need a VPN-tunnel and Microsoft Remote Desktop.

Windows computer

  1. Open this link Arcada VPN files and download the msi-file and the ovpn-file.
  2. Install the msi-file and start OpenVPN Connect-app.
  3. Open the menu and choose Import profile.
  4. Choose FILE and drag the ovpn-file you downloaded to the app, or click on Browse and choose the file.
  5. Write your username without @arcada.fi and click Connect. Give the password.
  6. If a message Missing External Certificate pops up, just click Continue.
  7. Now you have an open VPN-tunnel to Arcada. Open remote desktop and connect to a computer at Arcada.

If you do not find Remote Desktop on your computer you need to install the app from Microsoft Store. Open Microsoft Store and search for "Remote Desktop" and install it.

Mac computers

  1. Open the link, Arcada VPN files , and download ArcadaVPN.ovpn.
  2. Open the link Tunnelblick and download the latest stable version of Tunnelblick.
  3. Open the Tunnelblick xxxx.Buildxxx.dmg file and follow the instructions.
  4. When the installation procedure asks for a VPN Configuration click on I have Configuration files. 
    The file ArcadaVPN.ovpn is the configuration file you need.
  5. When the installation is done click on Connect.
  6. Give your username without @arcada.fi. In the next field you give your password and click OK.
  7. Enable Allow changes to manually-set network settings on Tunnelblick's Advanced settings page in order to use the Arcada DNS servers.

To get a Remote Desktop Connection to a Windows computer at Arcada you need to download Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Apple Store. To open a connection to a Windows computer on Arcada open Microsoft Remote Desktop app and give the PC name e.g. E385-001.ad.arcada.fi. If you get a message that the certificate could not be verified, click Continue.

Please note that it's not possible to open a remote connection to the iMac computers in Arcada

Linux computers

  1. Open the link, Arcada VPN files , and download ArcadaVPN.ovpn.
  2. Install OpenVPN 2.6.9 or newer according to the instructions for your linux disto.
  3. Login using your Arcada username without @arcada.fi. in the OpenVPN settings.

You can use e.g. Remmina for the RDP connection to Arcadas computers, add your credentials in the following format:

  • Username: your Arcada username without @arcada.fi
  • Password: your Arcada password
  • Domain: ARCADA

Follow the link to find available computers

If things are not working contact it-support@arcada.fi.

Quick link to Softwares in computer labs

Computer Labs

Computer Labs are located in block E and F on the 3rd floor as well as next to the library.