Sir Thomas Rich's

Windows PC/Laptop

To connect on a Windows PC/laptop, enter your school username in the box below and then click Connect.

If you are running Windows Vista or later, you're ready to connect! Simply enter your username in the box above page and click connect.
When prompted, choose Run or Save the file to your desktop for future connections.

Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and therefore it is not able to use Remote Access. We recommend you upgrade your computer if you are able.

Apple Mac OSX (iMac, MacBook etc)

Connecting from an Apple Mac is supported if it is running OS X 10.11 or higher.
If you are not running OS X 10.11, your Mac is not supported by Apple and is vulnerable. We recommend you upgrade your computer if you are able.

Once you've performed this setup, you do not need to return to this page to connect in future.
Simply open the Remote Desktop app that you have installed and proceed from there.

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1. Download and install the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop (10) from the App Store.
   (Circle Icon - please uninstall the one with a square icon if already present)
2. Launch it, then accept or disallow the customer improvement programme notification
3. Option-click its icon in the dock. Choose 'Options'->'Keep in Dock'
4. Click the 'Gear' icon' -> Preferences
5. Click 'User Accounts' -> '+'
6. Complete this section:
   User Name: strs\your normal school username. eg 17WSURNFi
   Password: your normal school password
   Friendly Name: STRS Username
   Click 'Save'
7. Click 'Gateways' -> '+'
8. Complete this section:
   Server Name: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this when entering
   User Account: STRS Username
   Friendly Name: Remote Access
   Click 'Save'
9. Close the preferences box, then click 'Add Desktop'
10. Complete this section:
    PC Name: rlebroker.strs.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this when entering - it is different from above
    User Account: STRS Username
    Click 'Show More'
    Friendly Name: STRS Remote Access
    Gateway: Remote Access
11. Select 'Local Resources'
    Tick 'Folders' -> '+'
    Select your documents folder -> 'Open'
    Tick 'Printers' -> 'Save'
12. Double click 'STRS Remote Access' to connect.
    If prompted, click 'Continue' on any certificate warnings.
13. Once setup, please open the installed App to reconnect in future.

Linux

Please use a Linux distribution where Remmina is installed or supported.

1. Open Remmina
2. Click the '+'
3. Complete the section as follows:
   Name: STRS Remote Access
   Protocol: RDP - Remote Desktop Protocol
   
   Basic Tab
   Server: rlebroker.strs.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check when entering
   User name: your school username, eg 17HSURNFi
   User password: your school password
   Domain: strs
   Resolution: Use client resolution (you may need to scroll when connected) OR Set to a custom resolution that fits your screen
   Colour depath: GFX RFX (32bpp)
   Share folder: Ticked -> Documents
   
   Advanced Tab
   Sound: Local
   Security: NLA
   Gateway transport type: rpc
   RD Gateway server: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk
   RD Gateway username: your school username, eg 17HSURNFi
   RD Gateway password: your school password
   RD Gateway domain: strs
   Tick 'Ignore certificate'
   Tick 'Share local printers'
   
4. Click 'Save'
5. Double click 'STRS Remote Access' to connect.
6. Once setup, please open the installed App to reconnect in future.

You can also connect using freeRDP:

1. Install freeRDP:
   sudo apt install xfreerdp2-x11
2. xfreerdp /v:rlebroker.strs.strschool.co.uk /w:1024 /h:768 /bpp:32 /sec:nla /g:rlebroker.strschool.co.uk /gt:rpc /cert-ignore /d:strs /gd:strs /u:USERNAME /gu:USERNAME /p:'PASSWORD' /gp:'PASSWORD'
   Note the single speech marks around the password field.

Android Device (Phone or Tablet)

Once you've performed this setup, you do not need to return to this page to connect in future.
Simply open the Remote Desktop app that you have installed and proceed from there.

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Install the official Microsoft App from the Google Play store.

1. Launch and accept the terms
2. Click the menu, the choose 'User Accounts'
3. Click the '+'.
   Complete the section:
   Username: strs\your school username
   Password: your school password
   Click 'Save'
4. Click the menu again and choose 'Gateways'
5. Click the '+'
   Complete the section:
   Server name: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this
   User account: strs\your school username
   Click 'Save'
6. Click the menu and choose 'Home', then the '+'
7. Add Manually
   Complete the section:
   PC Name: rlebroker.strs.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this - it is different from above
   User name: strs\your school username
   Scroll down...
   Friendly name: STRS Remote Access
   Gateway: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk
   Click 'Save'
8. It is recommended to rotate your device to horizontal
   Tap 'STRS Remote Access' to connect.
9. Once setup, please open the installed App to reconnect in future.

iPhone / iPad

Once you've performed this setup, you do not need to return to this page to connect in future.
Simply open the Remote Desktop app that you have installed and proceed from there.

Watch a Video

Install the official Microsoft App from the Apple App store.

1. Launch and accept the terms
2. Click the menu, the choose 'User Accounts'
3. Click the '+'.
   Complete the section:
   Username: strs\your school username
   Password: your school password
   Click 'Save'
4. Click the menu again and choose 'Gateways'
5. Click the '+'
   Complete the section:
   Server name: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this
   User account: strs\your school username
   Click 'Save'
6. Click the menu and choose 'Home', then the '+'
7. Add Manually
   Complete the section:
   PC Name: rlebroker.strs.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this - it is different from above
   User name: strs\your school username
   Scroll down...
   Friendly name: STRS Remote Access
   Gateway: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk
   Click 'Save'
8. It is recommended to rotate your device to horizontal
   Tap 'STRS Remote Access' to connect.
9. Once setup, please open the installed App to reconnect in future.

Chromebook (Laptops)

Please note this section is for Google Chromebooks (physical devices), NOT Google Chrome (the web browser).

1. Connect to the internet
2. Click the menu icon in the bottom left
3. Click ‘Play Store’
4. Search for ‘Remote Desktop’
5. Install ‘Microsoft Remote Desktop’ (red icon, with rounded corners)
6. Launch and accept the terms
7. Click the menu, the choose 'User Accounts'
8. Click the '+'.
   Complete the section:
   Username: strs\your school username
   Password: your school password
   Click 'Save'
9. Click the menu again and choose 'Gateways'
10. Click the '+'
    Complete the section:
    Server name: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this
    User account: strs\your school username
    Click 'Save'
11. Click the menu and choose 'Home', then the '+'
12. Add Manually
    Complete the section:
    PC Name: rlebroker.strs.STRSchool.co.uk <- please double check this - it is different from above
    User name: strs\your school username
    Scroll down...
    Friendly name: STRS Remote Access
    Gateway: rlebroker.STRSchool.co.uk
    Click 'Save'
13. Tap 'STRS Remote Access' to connect.
14. Once setup, please open the installed App to reconnect in future.

Web Browser (New Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome)

If you are running Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, you can use this to directly connect, without installing anything.

This setup will not be as fast as installing a dedicated app, but will let you connect to Remote Access anywhere (library etc).

Remote Desktop Web Client

Please email matthopton@strs.org.uk with any feedback.