VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that links a computer to a remote network over an encrypted link. It allows users to access on-campus services from off-campus that are normally unavailable from off-campus. It can also be used when on an untrusted network (such as a wireless network) to ensure that no one can eavesdrop on your network traffic.

The VPN functionality that SUNY New Paltz provides requires the installation of software and various configuration files on each computer where the user wishes to use VPN.

VPN Client software is provided for Windows (XP and Vista) and Macintosh OS X (10.4 and 10.5). The encryption used in VPN tunnels is not very dial-up friendly and thus a broadband Internet connection is strongly recommended.

Installation Instructions and Downloads:

• Installing on Windows (XP, Vista)
• Installing on Macintosh OS X (10.4 and 10.5)

Use Instructions:

• Using VPN on Windows (XP, Vista)
• Using VPN on Mac OS X (10.4 and 10.5)

(Computer Services staff that plan on using VPN or deploying VPN clients should contact Bruce.)