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The Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software is required for access to Carleton University resources that are restricted to on-campus use.  It provides a secure encrypted channel from your home to the campus and allows access to many campus resources.

VPN for Windows

Step 1: Downloading and Installing

For Windows users please ensure that the computer you are using to connect to the Carleton University VPN Network meets the minimum system requirements.
Step 2: Connecting through VPN for Windows
Once you have downloaded the VPN client software and installed it on your system, you are ready to connect to the Carleton University VPN network. To connect to the VPN:
  1. Start the VPN client software.
    •  Start -> Programs -> Cisco Systems VPN Client -> VPN Client
  2. Click Connect.
  3. Enter your login credentials in the username/password dialog box in the format username@domain (e.g. jsmith@connect or johnsmith@cunet). Once complete, you will be presented with a dialog box welcoming you to the Carleton University VPN network.

VPN for MAC
Please note: There are different versions for the different platforms except for the MAC (Snow Leopard, Lion) platform. For the MAC platform we recommend using the native “Cisco ipsec”.

VPN for iPad
The instructions above will also work for iPhone devices

Mapping your Network Drives through VPN

Once you have established a VPN connection, you can map your network drives.

Closing your connection…

Once you have established a VPN connection, all of your network traffic will be routed through Carleton University. Once you have finished accessing Carleton resources, it is recommended that you disconnect the VPN client session. (Windows users right-click on the gold padlock icon in the system task tray at the bottom right of your screen and select ‘disconnect’.)

The VPN connection has a one hour idle timeout and a six hour maximum connect time limit. However, you may immediately reconnect if you are disconnected.

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