Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
what_is_vpn [2022/11/29 15:22] mperriello [I have files on the network and my VPN client is connected. How do I get to them?] |
what_is_vpn [2022/12/04 23:29] rosterberg removed |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
| 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 e.g.- Solidworks, while away from campus. | 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 e.g.- Solidworks, while away from campus. | ||
| + | |||
| ===== What do I need to do to get a VPN account/start using VPN? ===== | ===== What do I need to do to get a VPN account/start using VPN? ===== | ||
| 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 Ivanti or Pulse in the search box.** This shoud bring up Ivanti Secure Access Client or Pulse Secure client software. Select it to open the software. You will have to choose your connection and click on the connect button. Once the login screen appears, use your SSO credentials to login. You will always have to authenticate with your MFA method of choice for security reasons. | 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 Ivanti or Pulse in the search box.** This shoud bring up Ivanti Secure Access Client or Pulse Secure client software. Select it to open the software. You will have to choose your connection and click on the connect button. Once the login screen appears, use your SSO credentials to login. You will always have to authenticate with your MFA method of choice for security reasons. | ||
| - | If you would like to install it on a personal system, please follow the instructions detailed here: [[vpn:pulsesecurevpn|Pulse Secure VPN Installation and Configuration]] | + | If you would like to install it on a personal system, please follow the instructions detailed here: [[vpn:install|Ivanti Secure Access VPN Client 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? ===== | ||
| Line 28: | Line 29: | ||
| - | Logging into VPN creates a secure connection to the Olin network. For the new Pulse Secure VPN service Olin has implemented what is known as "split-tunneling" This allows you to reach Olin resources while still able to use your own ISP connection for services like Netflix, Hulu and other bandwidth intensive application that are not on Olin's network. "Full-Tunnel" means that all traffic is routed through Olin's network, please be sure this is what you want when selecting this option. | + | Logging into VPN creates a secure connection to the Olin network. The latest version of our VPN service has implemented what is known as "split-tunneling" This allows you to reach Olin resources while still able to use your own ISP connection for services like Netflix, Hulu and other bandwidth intensive application that are not on Olin's network. "Full-Tunnel" is necessary when you are connected to internet at an unsafe setting and you want to ensure the safety of your data. "Full-Tunnel" means that all traffic is routed through Olin's network, please be sure this is what you want when selecting this option. |
| - | Note: If you choose to remember this choice by selecting the check box when logging in to the VPN server, you will have to delete the Pulse Secure profile in the VPN client and recreate it to regain the option to select either "Split or Full" tunnel methods. | + | Note: If you choose to remember this choice by selecting the check box when logging in to the VPN server, you will have to delete the VPN profile in the VPN client and recreate it to regain the option to select either "Split or Full" tunnel methods. |