Virtual Private Network (VPN)

About VPN

VPN lets you create secure connections to remote networks by creating a protected, individual tunnel for you to that remote network. Even using E-mail can involve some risk. Without the security of VPN, the information you type or send could be intercepted on the "open highway" of the Internet.

You can install client versions of this software on personal computers and workstations. The University maintains a Cisco VPN 3000 server and makes compatible client software available to University students, faculty, and staff to install and run on their own computers.

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Unsupported operating systems

For the following operating systems, there is no Cisco VPN client compatible with the University's VPN service:

• Windows 95, Windows 98
• Mac OS X 10.1 and older
• Mac OS 9 and older
• PDA and handheld PC platforms

Important upgrade notices:

• Windows and Macintosh: delete the old profile from within the existing VPN client, and then run the new client's installer to overwrite the old client.
• AHC/Fairview Windows and Macintosh: contact your VPN support staff if you use ahcvpn and umpvpn VPN workgroup profiles.

Cost

This service is provided free of charge to eligible students, faculty, and staff. The Cisco VPN client software is also available free of charge.

Currently there are no limits on your use of this VPN service. However, when you no longer need the access or security VPN provides, we encourage you to disconnect from the VPN server.