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You can now access network resources on campus from home in a fast, user-friendly manner. The SSL VPN is a Virtual Private Network using Secure Sockets Layer for encryption. This is the same encryption used for on-line banking and shopping. All communication using the VPN is securely encrypted across the public Internet between your computer off-campus and the VPN gateway at Brandeis. The VPN runs through your web browser so you don't have to install any special software.
You can use the SSL VPN from off-campus to access files stored in your UNet space or other shared folders on omega. You can create files and save them on the server, and you can read or edit existing files. Click this link for instructions.
Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) allows you to remotely connect to your work desktop via the SSL VPN RDC client. Using the SSL VPN to connect remotely offers greater security through better encryption and greater convenience by simplifying the configuration of your workplace computer. You no longer have to configure multiple ip addresses if you access your computer from more than one location. Click this link for instructions on configuring RDC.
You can use the SSL VPN to browse Brandeis websites from off-campus even if the site is restricted to on-campus access. Just use the Browse box at the top of the web page.
You can configure RDC sessions, web bookmarks, and specific file share links right on your individual SSL VPN homepage. Create links to these most-used functions using a user friendly interface, and have them available every time you connect.
To access the SSL VPN you need to use your UNet ID and password. Go to wormhole.brandeis.edu
