Summary
This article includes install and configuration instructions, accessing netspace, as well as additional information.
Body
VPN timeout is currently 8 hours with a 30-minute warning
UPDATE: Change Bucknell_VPN to vpn.bucknell.edu.
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What is a VPN?
Bucknell's VPN secures your traffic while you're online and can provide some access to Bucknell resources that you would not otherwise have if you're off-campus.
Resources requiring VPN to access from off-campus
Here is a list of reasons why a Bucknell student or staff person might use the VPN:
- Access to Netspace (unless you use FTP to access Netspace)
- Access some Administrative Systems:
- Ascend
- SLATE (Administrative users)
- Blackbaud (Administrative users)
- Banner 9 Admin
- EMS, etc.
- Cognos
- Linux server applications
- Access Bmail from locations that restrict access to Google and associated applications
- Remote desktop to a Bucknell computer on-campus
- Print to university-owned departmental printers (staff only)
- Virtual Workstation (accessing a Bucknell lab computer directly)
Resources that DO NOT require VPN to access from off-campus
Installing and Configuring the VPN
How do I install and configure the Bucknell VPN?
Access Netspace over VPN
How do I map network drives on a Windows computer from off-campus?
How do I connect to Netspace from a Mac?
Additional Resources
Are you getting a "VPN connection failed due to unsuccessful domain name resolution" error when you try to connect?
Off-Campus Access Guidelines and Resources
How do I connect to the VPN as a vendor?
How do I connect to Xanthus from off-campus?