Downloading ArcMap [For Windows /Bootcamp/VMware users]"


If you are on MIT's WIFI network skip Step 1, and go to Step 2. Otherwise, if you're offcampus go to Step 1. 

Step 1
Go to : http://ist.mit.edu/vpn  and download MIT's VPN since Arc requires you to run a VPN. Follow instructions to install and run VPN client. Ensure your VPN is running by going to https://whatsmyip.com and verify the IP address begins with 18.

Step 2
With the VPN running (follow instructions above) Go To: http://ist.mit.edu/arcgis/license  and click on "installation instructions for ArcGIS Desktop"

STEP 3
Follow the instructions to download and install ArcDesktop

STEP 4:
Test ArcMap by opening sample data through the Dropbox folder

STEP 5:
Borrow ArcGIS licenses (while on VPN) which allows you to work offline without the VPN.
  • Navigate to Start > All Programs > ArcGIS > ArcGIS Administrator.
  • Check Desktop Advanced, Network 3d Spatial Analyst GeoStatistical Tracking and Data Interoplability and click Apply.
  • Check Desktop Advanced and any other licenses you will be using, and click Apply.
  • When you are ready to return the borrowed licenses, return to this page, uncheck everything, and click Apply.