Revision as of 10:08, 26 June 2020

Introduction

To work on Viper remotely off campus, you will need to setup a VPN connection.

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a method of extending a private network (such as the University) over a public network (such as the Internet). It enables you to send and receive data across a public network as though you were directly connected to the private network in a secure way.

The University VPN service operates using a 'split-tunnel' policy. This means:

• Network traffic to/from Unviersity-hosted resources will be handled by the VPN connection.
• Connectivity to your local network and the Internet will continue as normal.
• Geo-located services will not be affected. E.g. the Google Australia page will appear if you connect from Australia.
• The University does not track or log your activity outside of its jurisdiction.

For security and compliance reasons, not all on-campus services are available via a VPN connection. If you cannot access a service while using the VPN; please contact the Support Portal.

Update

• The university's VPN is now Global Protect with F5 now being retired.

Windows

To connect to services that are normally only available whilst on the campus network, such as our network drives and Corporate Systems suite, you will need to set up a VPN connection using GlobalProtect. More information on VPNs can be found in the Knowledge Item KI 000846.

Instructions for setting up VPN on a University managed device To install GlobalProtect on your University device, from the Start Menu, search for and open Software Center. From the Software Center, find ‘GlobalProtect’”. Click the ‘Install’ button and follow the onscreen instructions. You will be required to restart your laptop so please ensure you save your work.

Please note: this package can only be installed when you are on campus and your device is connected to the University network via eduroam or a network cable. If you attempt to install the package and you have not connected your device via eduroam or a network cable on campus, you will receive a notification asking you to connect to the University network and to run the package again.

Global Protect VPN

Linux

Install the package openconnect ( use apt or yum )

$ sudo apt install openconnect''' for Ubuntu/Debian )

Use the command line call - replace <userid> with your user ID (eg 654321)

$ sudo openconnect --protocol=gp pa-vpn.hull.ac.uk --disable-ipv6 -b -u <userid>
$ ssh -4 -X <userid>@viper.hull.ac.uk

MacOS

Global Protect VPN

Personal Devices (Android and iOS)

• See support portal for more information here.

Further Information

Connecting Generally

• See getting connected on Viper with or without VPN.

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