In order to successfully connect to your RIT Windows computer via Remote Desktop from off-campus using either a Windows or macOS computer, you must configure your Remote Desktop client to use a Remote Desktop Gateway. In order to do that, you need to know the complete hostname of your RIT Windows computer (typically in the format of .rit.edu). Technical and Management RepresentativesĬonnecting your RIT Windows Computer via Remote Desktop from Off-Campus.Private Information Handling Quick Reference.Faculty and Staff PIMI Responsibilities.