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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) at Wright State University

The AnyConnect VPN from Cisco allows authorized users to securely connect to the WSU data network from the campus wireless network or from off campus using various commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs) (e.g., MSN, AOL, Roadrunner, SBC, etc.). Using AnyConnect, wireless and remote users are connected to the university's internal network as if they were directly connected to the campus network. This allows WSU wireless and remote users to access servers and other devices restricted to WSU network users and isolated from the outside. In addition, a VPN connection allows the user to access all network files (Home H:\ and shared drives K:\).

In general, off campus users who only connect to WINGS or WINGS Express do not need to use the AnyConnect VPN connection. Users who access their email through WINGS or who utilize IMAP to access mail.wright.edu also do not need to use the AnyConnect VPN connection for email.

Please note: Using VPN software from CaTS allows you to access your H:\ drive personal space or K:\drive departmental shared space ONLY. If you are trying to access your office computer, including files and applications stored on that computer, note that the VPN software does not support this. Also, other software programs that connect remotely to your computer are not supported by CaTS, and we cannot assist in creating or maintaining those connections.

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