Virginia Tech Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Virtual Private Network (VPN) service provides secure, encrypted connections between a computer and the university VPN server for users who connect from home via their private Internet service provider. Once connected via VPN, authorized users may access university network-based services, which are available only to a computer assigned a Virginia Tech Internet Protocol (IP) address.
VPN service encrypts a portion of the communication path when end-to-end encryption is not feasible. VPN encryption ensures that communication between the user's computer and the university's network are more secure regardless of whether the user connects on campus using wireless network or via a remote location, such as their home.
Those eligible to use Virginia Tech's VPN service must configure each computer they will be use to connect to the university network. Instructions are available in the university's KnowledgeBase at answers.vt.edu by searching for the keyword "VPN".
Should you have additional questions about VPN service or need assistance with configuring your computer, please contact your department's Network Liaison. If you need assistance with your home computer, for faster, more convenient 4help service, try completing a request for assistance on the Web at 4help.vt.edu. A consultant may also be contacted by calling 231-HELP.
