Step 1: Find computer name

To find out the name of the computer and IP Address, you will need to be logged in to the machine and do the following:

  • From the start button, search for and select the “Who Am I” app
  • The computer name is the “computer name” and the IP address is the top of the list under “IP addresses” and will in the format of 131.231.x.x or 158.125.x.x
Information screen showing who am I info screen

Step 2 - Install Windows App

To install the Windows App on your Mac: 

  • Open the Mac App Store
  • Search for ‘Windows App’ and click Get to install

Step 3: Launch Windows App

To launch the Windows App on your Mac: 

  • Click the Apps launcher (or Launchpad on older macOS versions) in the dock 
  • Find Windows App in the list and click it to open 
Launch Windows App

Step 4: Add a PC and connect

To add a new PC connection: 

  • Click the + icon and then Add PC 
  • Enter the *Full Computer name of your on-campus computer or IP address and click Add 
  • Double-click the PC Connection you’ve created to connect. Enter your username (lunet\username) and password when prompted

*example: win-mypc-work.lunet.lboro.ac.uk 

Add a PC and connect