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| - | ====== Cisco VPN client installation ====== | + | ====== SISSA Remote VPN ====== |
| + | ==== What is a Remote VPN? ==== | ||
| + | A remote access virtual private network (VPN) **enables SISSA users who are working remotely to securely access and use applications and data that reside in the SISSA data center and internal network**, encrypting all traffic the users send and receive. | ||
| - | Please note: if you wish **to access to all Library resources when you are not connected into the SISSA's net**, we kindly suggest to use the Library Proxy Service. For more informations please read | + | Remote users can securely access and use SISSA’s network in much the same way as they would if they were physically in the office. |
| - | __[[:services:proxy_library|the page about this service]]__. \\ | + | |
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| - | * **Due to security reasons, the pages about vpn client installation are readable inside the SISSA network only;** | + | |
| - | * to obtain the authentication information (group password), please contact the __[[services:helpdesk_description|helpdesk service]]__ by phone or personally; <color Magenta>please remember: due to security problem, vpn password MUST NOT BE SENT by e-mail. | + | |
| - | If you have any problem about vpn password, please contact helpesk service by phone or personally.</color> | + | |
| - | * you can use the VPN connection from outside Sissa network only (you can not test the vpn connection inside Sissa buildings); | + | |
| - | * after VPN client installation, from outside Sissa network try to login on your workstation. If you can not do it, you have to send a request to helpdesk@sissa.it specifying your workstation name and that you need to use the VPN connection (SIS computer staff has to include your username in a special file on the workstation where you need to connect). | + | |
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| - | **<color Magenta>Please remember: due to security problem, vpn password MUST NOT BE SENT by e-mail.</color>**\\ | + | |
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| + | {{ :services:network:internal:vpn_remote_access.jpg?direct&400 |}} | ||
| + | The remote access VPN does this by creating a tunnel between the SISSA network and a remote user that is “virtually private”, | ||
| + | even though the user may be in a public location. This is because the traffic is encrypted, which makes it unintelligible to any eavesdropper. | ||
| - | <note w> | + | ==== When i need to use Remote VPN? ==== |
| - | If you have used VPN Sissa service in the past, please note the current address of the VPN Sissa service is: | + | You need to set up a Remote VPN connection to access resourses that are available only inside the SISSA network: |
| - | **vpn.sissa.it** (instead of any other IP address). \\ | + | * to **conncect to an internal server** or to the **workstation in your office** |
| - | Change this setting in the Cisco VPN Client profile, leave unchanged all other fields (group name, group | + | * to mount a volume from one of our NAS (e.g. **shared volumes**) |
| - | password).\\ | + | * to **access all the IT services that are not publicy available** |
| - | </note> | + | |
| + | ==== How do I connect to SISSA Remote VPN? ==== | ||
| + | - you need to have **valid SISSA credentials** (username/password) | ||
| + | - you need to have a stable Internet connection | ||
| + | - you have to **download and install the client VPN application on your device** (laptop, home pc) | ||
| + | ==== How do I Download, Install and Configure Remote VPN ==== | ||
| + | To have a working Remote VPN to connect to SISSA's network is very simple, you have to follow few straightforward steps: | ||
| + | - download the VPN app for your OS version (Windows,Mac,or Linux) | ||
| + | - install the app | ||
| + | - connect to the SISSA vpn server | ||
| - | ===== Microsoft Windows ===== | + | The steps are a little different for the three major OS, so follow the link with detailed instructions for |
| - | __[[services:network:internal:vpnclient-vari:windows:vpn-win|How to install and configure vnp client on your Windows]]__ | + | * [[services:network:internal:vpnclient-win|Configure Remote VPN for Windows]] |
| + | * [[services:network:internal:vpnclient-mac|Configure Remote VPN for MAC]] | ||
| + | * [[services:network:internal:vpnclient-lin|Configure Remote VPN for Linux]] | ||
| + | * [[services:network:internal:vpnclient-ios|Configure Remote VPN for iOS (iPhone/iPad Operating System)]] | ||
| + | ==== If you do not have a WiFI (ADSL-Fiber) at home ==== | ||
| - | ===== Mac ===== | + | If you do not have an Internet connection at home you can try to use the hotspot from your smartphone to connect. |
| - | __[[services:network:internal:vpnclient-vari:mac:vpn-mac|How to install and configure vnp client on your Mac]]__\\ | + | See the instructions for the two main mobile os: [[https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108|Android]] [[https://support.apple.com/HT204023|iOS(Apple)]]. <note warning>Keep in mind that, particularly for remote desktop session, the amount of traffic is relevant and you could end up reaching the cap of your account</note>. |
| + | ==== You can bring your office phone with you ==== | ||
| - | + | Please see the [[:webvoip|relevant info]], the service is enabled only upon request. | |
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| - | ===== Linux ===== | + | |
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| - | __[[services:network:internal:vpnclient-vari:linux:vpn-linux|How to install and configure vpn client on your Linux]]__\\ | + | |
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| - | If you need more detailed information on the vpn client, please check the __[[http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2308/products_user_guide_list.html|official Cisco documentation.]]__ | + | |