By creating an encrypted stream between your computer and campus, USU's VPN (Virtual Private Network) server provides you with a secure, remote connection to the university network. Authorized users can access the university network from anywhere (home, hotel, conference, etc.) with a secure Internet connection.
Access to the Library's online resources are no longer available through a VPN connection. For details on how to access the Library's online resources from off-campus please visit: http://library.usu.edu/elecres/off_campus.php
For the VPN connection to be established, the system authenticates users with A-numbers and associated passwords (same as Banner).
The USU VPN does not require a client download. With no client to download, configuration is done through your current Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
To simplify the VPN configuration process for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 users, Information Technology created an auto-configuration file. Download the auto-configuration file for Windows XP / Vista or Windows 7, elect the USU VPN Windows Installer from the following options.
Linux Users: VPN connections through Linux systems are not supported.
