Accessing the Virtual Lab on Mac
This guide will demonstrate how to access the Virtual Lab from a Mac.
Getting Started
To access the Vlab on a Mac:
- Open your web browser and type vlab.utoledo.edu or utlab.utoledo.edu in the address bar.
- Click on the Install VMware Horizon Client icon to get started.
Downloading the VMware Horizon Client, Part 1
You will now see a screen listing the available client download links:
- Please select the appropriate software for your operating system you are currently using.
- Select the Go to Downloads link on the right.
Downloading the VMWare Horizon Client, Part 2
Click the Download button to download the software and to select a location on your computer to install the software.
Installing the Client
![Image of the End User License Agreement screen with an arrow pointing to the Agree button](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/679/original/e472723a-e807-45bd-b6db-5e8647032ef9.png)
Open the file you downloaded on your computer and Agree to the license agreement.
Finishing Installation
![Image of the VMware Horizon Client Installation screen with text indicating to drag the VMware Horizon Client icon into the Applications folder](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/684/original/c6e74583-0532-467f-b877-9cf4e7995810.png)
After the file has been unpackaged, you will see a screen similar to the one above. Click on the VMware Horizon Client.app file and move it into the Applications folder.
Opening the Application
![Image of the Applications folder with an arrow pointing to the VMware Horizon Client icon.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/689/original/1c84da27-af0a-4ae1-8919-06195a96922b.png)
Open your computer's Applications folder and click on the VMware Horizon Client.app icon
Entering the Server Name
![Image of the VMWare Horizon Client software with the following annotations: 1.Click on New Server.2.In the screen that pops up, type vlab.utoledo.edu in the Connection Server field.3.Click Connect.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/693/original/3773d061-bf86-4be5-81d6-afa530269bf1.png)
- Click on New Server.
- In the screen that pops up, type vlab.utoledo.edu in the Connection Server field.
- Click Connect.
Logging In
![Image of the VMware Horizon login screen showing the username and password fields](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/698/original/ab3e8d54-0d8f-4fe0-a94e-12c8dd623c78.png)
You will now be prompted to enter your UTAD username and password, and then click Login.
Selecting a Vlab
![Image showing a list of available vlabs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/621/701/original/a00b1116-bfe0-44bf-a318-dd9825974ae5.png)
You will now see a screen showing all available Vlabs. Click on the lab you wish to open. The Vlab will now launch on your screen.