HP ZCentral Connect
ZCentral Connect from HP allows the user to access lab computers during the time that the lab is closed. Authorized users will have access to use all the software that is installed on their department computers as if they were physically in the lab.
One has to install the following software packages to be able to use ZCentral Connect.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Receiver
- HP ZCentral Connect Client
The software should be installed in that particular order. Please follow the install instructions for each package. Thereafter, one needs to start the VPN to connect to https://jd-hpconnect.ecs.csun.edu/.
Please read the Hours that you are allowed to use this connection method and also follow the Usage Rules & Guidelines.
Usage Rules and Guidelines
- Frequently save your documents, etc. as there is a possibility that you may loose your connection for a number of reasons.
- When you are done or the time is up for using the resources please log off the remote system, and release the client from the jd-connect website.
Please use ZConnect outside of the following allocated times unless it's for a class session.
Class Sessions:
- Monday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
HP ZConnect Client
The VPN, Receiver and ZConnect Client software should be installed in that order. Please follow the install instructions for each package. Thereafter, one needs to start the VPN to connect to https://jd-hpconnect.ecs.csun.edu/.
Please install all 3 software packages while logged in as an Administrator on your laptop or desktop and not as a User.
Download the appropriate files on our ZConnect Box link (CSUN login credentials required):
The VPN software and instructions are available at the following link.
Install the Receiver Software
- Click on “Windows” to download the "ReceiverSetup64.exe" file.
- Run the “ReceiverSetup64.exe” executable to install the RGS Receiver software.
- Select all the default options during the installation.
- Restart your computer at the end of the installations as prompted.
Install the HP ZConnect Client Software
- Click on Windows here to download the "HP_ZCentral_Connect_Client.msi" installer.
- Right-click on the Installation executable “HP_ZCentral_Connect_Client.msi” and select “Run as Administrator” to start the installation.
- Click “Run” at the Windows Security Warning window.
- Click “Continue” on the Windows security window when it pops up.
- Click “Next” at the HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Setup Welcome screen.
- Select the default options during installation.
- Once the HP Session Allocation Manager is complete. Click “Finish” to close window.
Connecting to CECS Systems
- Make sure the VPN is on and connected.
- Open a browser and navigate to: https://jd-hpconnect.ecs.csun.edu/
- Login with your CSUN username and password.
- Click on Choose a Host.
- On the left side, make sure the correct pool is selected and click "Choose a Host for me".
- An available machine will be chosen for you from that pool, click on "Connect to Host".
- Accept Certificate warning by clicking Yes.
- You may see the login screen and be asked to press CTRL-ALT-DEL to proceed. Please press CTRL-ALT-END
- Enter your CSUN username and password. Please enter: CSUN\ before your username. Ex: CSUN\abc123
- You will now be logged into a machine in the lab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
On a Windows®-based sender, if the logon screen instructs you to press Ctrl+Alt+Del to start the logon process, you must instead press Ctrl+Alt+End to trigger the desired action on the sender.
It will only run on a Mac on computers that do not have Sequoia.
HP ZConnect is software that allows you to connect to and use your workstation when you are sitting at a different computer or tablet. It is a remote desktop solution designed to provide a seamless, just like local, feel for even the most demanding 3D graphics-heavy professional applications. It is also a great way to share your screen and collaborate with other remote coworkers.
HP ZConnect works by analyzing the image of the remote workstation and sending an encrypted and encoded stream to the client devices. The keyboard, mouse, and USB devices on the client devices are sent back to the remote workstation. The end result is complete control of a remote or virtual workstation that looks and feels as though you were physically working from your workstation, with all of its applications, data, graphics, and processing power.
Absolutely. HP ZConnect is ideal for running Linux® applications remotely. You can even connect a Linux® sender to Windows receiver, and vice-versa. HP ZConnect does not remote just the application window like with X-Windows, but remotes the entire desktop.