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what_is_vpn [2020/06/25 10:00] mhorne [Is there anything else I should know about VPN?] |
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| ===== Why would I use VPN? ===== | ===== Why would I use VPN? ===== | ||
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| You would use VPN if you have files or documents on the network servers that you want to access while you are off‐campus. VPN is also ideal if you want to use licensed student software applications such as Solidworks, Matlab or Cadence while away from campus. You can also use Remote Desktop to access your on‐campus desktop while using VPN. Please note that internet speed will be slowed down due to resource limitations of the VPN gateway. | You would use VPN if you have files or documents on the network servers that you want to access while you are off‐campus. VPN is also ideal if you want to use licensed student software applications such as Solidworks, Matlab or Cadence while away from campus. You can also use Remote Desktop to access your on‐campus desktop while using VPN. Please note that internet speed will be slowed down due to resource limitations of the VPN gateway. | ||
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| VPN software is installed on all Olin laptops. This software can be found on your Olin computer by going to **START button on lower left of computer and entering Pulse in the search box.** Once the login screen appears, use your network credentials to login. | VPN software is installed on all Olin laptops. This software can be found on your Olin computer by going to **START button on lower left of computer and entering Pulse in the search box.** Once the login screen appears, use your network credentials to login. | ||
| - | If you would like to install it on a personal system, please follow the instructions detailed here: [[jvpn|PulseSecure VPN Installation and Configuration]] | + | If you would like to install it on a personal system, please follow the instructions detailed here: [[vpn|Pulse Secure VPN Installation and Configuration]] |
| =====I have files on the network and my VPN client is connected. How do I get to them? ===== | =====I have files on the network and my VPN client is connected. How do I get to them? ===== | ||