Yes. To set up multiple computers to connect through your broadband provider from off-campus requires a router. However, some routers are incompatible with our VPN software. The current version of Cisco's VPN software available from this web site supports Apple's Airport Basestation and Basestation Extreme. Please contact your computer support liaison at Haverford for additional information and suggestions.

VPN may be used via a number of home routers (such as Linksys, Netgear and Apple Airport Base Station [except the Graphite model]). While other devices may work with VPN, these are the only brands we know have been tested. See similar questions...

Home networks can be setup in a number of different ways and usually use NAT to share a single IP address with the rest of the network. Since there are so many different ways to run a home network we can't provide support to users on this issue. There are a few ways you can connect to the VPN but they may not all be possible depending on your ISP and the type of NAT router you use. These same options also work with wireless networks. See similar questions...

A simple VPN is a "virtual" tunnel between two machines. All network traffic between these machines passes through this "virtual" tunnel. A VPN typically uses mechanisms such as authentication and encryption to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. VPN's are typically used to provide secure communication between systems across the Internet. Company to company or branch-office to head-office secured communications are common examples. See similar questions...

By connecting to the VPN service, you assure that the data you transmit will be secure between your host and the UF core network. Once it arrives on campus, it is decrypted and sent in the clear. Furthermore, it allows you to gain access to resources that are restricted based on source address. While you are connected to the VPN concentrator, you appear to other hosts at UF as if you were on the UF network. See similar questions...

Yes. Just make sure that you leave the <unchanged> mark on all the restrictions, except for the one you want to activate. See similar questions...

Yes. As long as the device has an Ethernet port, it can be connected to our high-speed service so you can enjoy game play over the Internet. If you have more than one device (i.e. 2 PCs or a PC and a game console) connected to our high-speed connection you will need and internal network. See similar questions...

Yes. WildBlue recommends the use of SSL-based VPNs. They work well on the WildBlue network because they work efficiently over a satellite connection. IP Sec-based VPNs may work over the WildBlue network, but will likely be much slower (and perhaps not useable) due to the effects of latency. The WildBlue system is engineered to help offset the impact of latency, which is the delay caused by sending signals from the earth to the satellite and back again. See similar questions...

Yes, CIS Wireless Broadband fully supports VPN access. Please check with your company's network security person to confirm your configuration and to complete your set up. CIS Wireless Broadband is committed to getting you up and running as soon as your order is placed. Typical installations are completed within 1 week after your initial inquiry. See similar questions...

Yes, it is possible to connect DSB broadband internet through a home network. However this is not a service we offer and if you do wish to connect in this way, it is at your discretion. See similar questions...

VPN allows you to use the same email configuration away that you use on campus. See Install and Configure Eudora. See similar questions...

If you choose not to use VPN from off-campus and still want to send email through your own broadband provider, you will need to configure your mail client settings as described in the document Configuring Eudora Email When Off-campus. Suggested settings for Verizon and Comcast Cable broadband customers are included in that document. See similar questions...

No. VPN provides security by encrypting and decrypting data that passes through a VPN connection; it does not offer protection from viruses or other malware. See similar questions...

Yes. MS Networking, NetWare IP, and AppleShare IP all work over a VPN connection. Drive mounting or file sharing which relies on non-IP protocols such as AppleTalk or IPX will not work. However, TSS does not support mounting of servers outside of NUNET. If you wish to mount a department's server, please contact your UNITS representative for instructions. See similar questions...