Connect to a SLU VPN Client

Connecting to a VPN Client


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Why use the VPN (Virtual Private Network) client?

Using the VPN client software adds a level of security to the St. Lawrence University network by encrypting information that is exchanged between the network and off-campus users. Once setup, your home computer becomes a virtual part of our campus network, allowing secure access to campus resources. This is highly recommended for most faculty and administrative staff, depending on circumstances. Using the VPN is imperative to data security off-campus; VPN is not required on-campus.

 


Vista

  • Click the Start button, and select Control Panel
  • Select Network and Sharing Centre
  • In the left menu, select Connect to a network
  • In the new window, click Set up a connection or network. This is located at the bottom of the window
  • Select the option that says Connect to a workplace and click Next
  • Click the option that says Use my internet connection (VPN)
  • In the new window, add the following information:
    • Internet Address: sluvpn.stlawu.edu
    • Desintation Name: SLU VPN
  • Click Next
  • Type in your St. Lawrence network acount username and password
  • Click Connect, and select Work in the new window
  • Close out of the remaining windows
  • To disconnect from SLU VPN, right click the wireless network icon in the bottom left corner of the screen, (the image is in the shape of a blue computer) select disconnect from, and choose SLU VPN
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Mac OSX

  • Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences, then Network
  • Click the "+" button in the bottom left corner of the window to add a new connection
  • In the new window, enter in the following information:
    • Interface: VPN
    • VPN Type: PPTP
    • Service Name: SLU VPN
  • In the next window, enter the following information:
    • Server Address: sluvpn.stlawu.edu
    • Account Name: (Type in your SLU network account username)
    • Click to add a check next to Show VPN status in menu bar
  • Click the Advanced tab, and in the Options menu, make sure that Send all traffic over VPN is checked, and click OK
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