How can I access VPN? What Is VPN?

Table Of Contents

• About VPN
• VPN at CEU
• Username and passoword
• How can I access VPN?

About VPN

In basic a virtual private network (VPN) is a secured connection between two computer systems. Basically it extends the CEU network to your home computer.

For more detailed information about VPN, visit the following sites:

• VPN on WikiPedia
• About.com - VPN
• ComputerWorld.com - VPN

VPN at CEU

CEU IT Department provides a service called VPN (Virtual Private Network) for all students, faculty and staff members of CEU, with active CEU account. With the help of this, you will be able to access the following resources:

• Infosys
• CEU Forum
• CEU Survey Site
• Library Databases
• CEU Library Catalog
• If you have GroupWise client installed at home, you will be able to use it, as in your office (without your archive).

Note: These websites are working only from CEU network, or with VPN connection.

Username and password

From now you DON'T have to request a VPN username and password. You can use your existing Novell username and password. If you already have a VPN account you can use it to log in. However you prefer to use your Novell username and password, please call HelpDesk (ext. 2000) to delete your old VPN account.

How can I access VPN?

1. Open the Internet Explorer or any other browser.
2. To the Address Bar type https://vpn.ceu.hu, then press the ENTER button.
3. If you use Mozilla Firefox you will get this message. Click "Accept this certificate temporarily for this session" :
   
4. If you get this message click Ok:
   
5. If you use Internet Explorer you will get this message. Click on "Continue to this website":
   
6. After that you will be at the login site:
   
7. Enter your Novell login to the USERNAME field. When you are at the PASSWORD field a virtual keyboard will appear. Enter yourNovell password using the virtual keyboard.
   
8. After the successful login you will see four buttons on the left side of the page.
   
   The buttons are:
   
   Here you will find the addresses of useful links (gw.ceu.hu, www.ceu.hu)
   
   Here you will find some useful applications. (It will be uploaded later)
   
   If you need a java based client which can connect to the vpn directly Click on this button and follow the instructions. After the installation you will find AnyConnect VPN client at the Start menu.