VPN FAQ

This article includes install and configuration instructions, accessing netspace, as well as additional information.

VPN timeout is currently 8 hours with a 30-minute warning

UPDATE: Change Bucknell_VPN to vpn.bucknell.edu.

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

• The Bucknell University Remote Lab
• Most library resources and databases are accessible after logging in to the library through myBucknell, with few exceptions. 
• Workday
• Banner Self Service
• Netspace access via FTP from a mac
• Netspace access via FTP from Windows
• Print to webprint - students can simply email documents as attachments to webprint@bucknell.edu

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?