VPN Connection and Remote Access

There are two VPN clients installed on staff laptops: GlobalVPN and NetExtender . GlobalVPN typically offers better performance, but it may not work on every network. If you experience issues, try switching to NetExtender.

To connect to the PLS admin building network, open a VPN client and use the following settings:

Server: plsvpn.pioneerlibrarysystem.org:4433  

Domain: pls.lib.ok.us  

Your username  

Your network password

Once connected, your device will function as if you were inside a PLS building. You’ll be able to access the U drive and launch Remote Desktop Connection to access your desk PC.

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) lets you control your office PC as if you were sitting at your desk. When working at a PLS location and connected to PLS Wi-Fi, you do not need a VPN to use RDC. However, if you're working outside our network, you must first connect using the VPN client before launching Remote Desktop.

To connect to your office PC, you'll need the device name (usually your desk PC). You can find it by searching "About" in the Windows start menu and selecting "About your PC." The device name usually follows this format: PLS-YOURNAME-TAG#.

When you start RDC, enter the name of the PC you're connecting to, followed by your network username and password. A new window will open displaying your office desktop, allowing you to work as if you were physically there.

Please note that if your laptop goes to sleep or restarts, you will need to reconnect to the VPN to continue working remotely.

NetExtender, GlobalVPN, and Remote Desktop Connection can all be found by searching in the Windows start menu. You can right-click the icon and select "Pin to Start Menu" or "Pin to Taskbar" for quicker access.

If you have any questions or issues with setup, please contact the Technology team for assistance.