VPN
VPN with MFA (test operation)
Expansion of login options for the Uni-VPN to include login via WueLogin (MFA). For more information, see: VPN with MFA
VPN - Virtual Private Network
VPN - secure access to the university network
A so-called Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables the establishment of a virtual encrypted connection directly to the university's data network from any location on the Internet.
The VPN ensures that
- all data in the public part of the Internet is transmitted in encrypted form,
- the user has access to restricted information (e.g. the library) via the "virtual" IP address from the university's address range, just as if they were on the university network with their computer,
- that authorised users can use internal services via the diversions to the VPN concentrator, which are protected against unauthorised access from outside by security rules on the Wingate.
Configuration of the end devices
How to configure your end devices for VPN: Configuration instructions
VPN in the WLAN
The use of the VPN concentrator is strongly recommended for access to the university network or Internet, as the security mechanisms provided by the WLAN standard are completely insufficient.
Notes on VPN use
To use the VPN access, you as a member of the university must have a JMU account and install a client programme on your computer, which may be used free of charge. The Information Technology Centre's VPN server supports the protocol:
- SSL/DTLS with the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
Please note that for the duration of the VPN dial-in - even if you are working on your private computer - you have to use your user ID and are therefore subject to the University of Würzburg's user regulations for information processing systems and the University of Würzburg's university network user regulations.
IMPORTANT! Please make sure that you do NOT dial into the JMU VPN via an existing VPN connection, e.g. via a VPN provided by your anti-virus protection. This can lead to your user account being blocked.
Contact and help
If you have any questions about your account or VPN problems, please contact the IT support at the Information Technology Centre.
You can find an introductory article on the subject of VPN in RZUW Inside 2003.
