WPI's Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Software Requirements

Oracle Java JRE 1.6 or newer
An account with local administrator privileges

This client will allow you to use the WPI VPN in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, in both 32 and 64 bit versions.

Installing the Client
Launching an Already Installed Client

Please note that we recommend you uninstall the previous Nortel VPN client. You may find uninstallation directions here.

Installation

Browse to https://vpn.wpi.edu in the web browser of your choice. You will be presented with an AUP banner. You must accept the AUP by clicking on Proceed before continuing.
Sign in with your WPI email address.
If your are signing in using Internet Explorer, you may see a security warning. The warning is generated when the VPN attempts to install a module that will help ensure the security of your password and other private information. You should click on the warning, select Allow Blocked Content, and follow any other dialog boxes.
After logging in, you will be taken to the home screen. Click on the Start button next to Network Connect to begin installing the client.
You will be prompted to confirm software installation. You may select either Always, or Yes. If you select Yes, you will see a seperate prompt for each individual software component. If you select Always, the entire installation process will complete automatically. Selecting No will cancel the installation process.
You may be shown a notice stating that GINA automatic sign-in has been enabled. This is a normal informational notice. You may simply click OK and ignore it.
After completing installation, the client will automatically launch. You can verify the client is running, and interact with it, via its icon in the system tray in the lower right hand corner of your desktop.
When you are done, right click on the systray icon and select the Sign Out option. The client will perform any necessary cleanup steps and exit.

Launching the Client

Once you have gone through the client installation process once, you do not need to launch a web browser to use the VPN client. The client is available as a normal application

Launch the Network Connect application from Start Menu folder Juniper Networks, Network Connect.
In the Sign-in Page field, fill in the value https://vpn.wpi.edu and click the Go button. You will be presented with an AUP banner. You must accept the AUP by clicking on Proceed before continuing.
You will be presented with a login screen very similar to the web page version. Sign in with your WPI email address.
The client will then connect. You can verify the client is running, and interact with it, via its icon in the system tray in the lower right hand corner of your desktop.
When you are done, right click on the systray icon and select the Sign Out option. The client will perform any necessary cleanup steps and exit.

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Last modified: Dec 21, 2010, 10:16 EST