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== Connecting with a Mac Machine ==
 
== Connecting with a Mac Machine ==
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Mac OS VPN Setup
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If you have a Mac OS computer and you want to connect to CS's virtual private network (VPN) you should follow these instructions. If you have any problems or other questions please email root@cs.odu.edu.
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Go to System Preferences found in the "start menu".
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[[File:mac_vpn_1.png]]
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Go to Network.
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[[File:mac_vpn_2.png]]
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From the Network Menu, choose the + button to create a new Network Connection.
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[[File:mac_vpn_3.png]]
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Change the Interface: to VPN and VPN Type: to PPTP.
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[[File:mac_vpn_4.png]]
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Type in vpn.cs.odu.edu for the Server Address and your cs-account username for Account Name.
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[[File:mac_vpn_5.png]]
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Click on Authentication Settings... and input your cs account's password into Password, click OK.
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Click on Advanced... and place a check in the box next to Send all traffic over VPN connection.
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Click the DNS tab. Click the + button next to IPv4 or IPv6 addresses, and enter 128.82.4.3, then click OK.
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Click Connect. You should now see screen similar to the one below.
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[[File:mac_vpn_9.png]]
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You have now successfully connect to CS's virtual private network.

Revision as of 18:21, 24 March 2014

The ODU CS Department provides a VPN connection for those who wish to access private CS Department network services from a remote location. This can be accessed with vpn.cs.odu.edu.

What is a VPN?

In summary, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to connect securely to a network (i.e. the ODU CS network) and access private network resources that aren't available outside of the network. When you connect to the CS Department VPN, no matter where you are, it is similar to connecting your computer directly to our wireless Internet. For more information in a VPN, please visit here.

Connecting with a Windows Machine

Click on the Windows Start Menu as shown below.

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Type in 'VPN in the 'Search box' as shown by orange arrow on Picture 2.

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Click on 'Set up a virtual private network(VPN) connection' as shown on Picture 3.

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Type in the info in the new window as shown on Picture 4 and click 'Next'.

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Type in your CS Windows account credentials as shown on Picture 5.

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You will see the 'Connecting to ODU CS VPN...' window as shown on Picture 6.

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You should be connected now to ODU CS VPN as shown on Picture 7.

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Connecting with a Mac Machine

Mac OS VPN Setup

If you have a Mac OS computer and you want to connect to CS's virtual private network (VPN) you should follow these instructions. If you have any problems or other questions please email root@cs.odu.edu.

Go to System Preferences found in the "start menu".

Mac vpn 1.png


Go to Network.

Mac vpn 2.png


From the Network Menu, choose the + button to create a new Network Connection.

Mac vpn 3.png


Change the Interface: to VPN and VPN Type: to PPTP.

Mac vpn 4.png

Type in vpn.cs.odu.edu for the Server Address and your cs-account username for Account Name.

Mac vpn 5.png


Click on Authentication Settings... and input your cs account's password into Password, click OK.

Mac vpn 6.png


Click on Advanced... and place a check in the box next to Send all traffic over VPN connection.

Mac vpn 7.png


Click the DNS tab. Click the + button next to IPv4 or IPv6 addresses, and enter 128.82.4.3, then click OK.

Mac vpn 8.png


Click Connect. You should now see screen similar to the one below.

Mac vpn 9.png


You have now successfully connect to CS's virtual private network.