What's new?Starting at 10am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, all faculty, staff, and students will access VPN using their UMassD logon (email username and password) instead of using a separate VPN password. How to update your VPN password so it is the same as your UMassD Logon (PDF) Please note that if your password has not been reset during the past 6 months, you will need to reset it before you will be able to access VPN using this account. To reset your password, please go to the Zimbra logon page https://zimbra.umassd.edu and click the Change Password link in the left menu. |
- Selecting a wireless card
- How to set up wireless card, wireless software, & VPN software?
- Computing policy
- What is VPN and why do I need it?
- How do I log in to VPN?
- Set up VPN for your laptop
- Set up VPN for your mobile device
- Campus Map for Wireless Access Areas (PDF)
Selecting a wireless card
Most recent notebook computers come with a built-in wireless card. However, if you need to purchase a wireless card, they are available through online and local computer electronics resellers. Before purchasing, make sure the product you have selected is compatible with your computer and with the UMass Dartmouth wireless network. The UMass Dartmouth network conforms to 802.11 b and 802.11 g wireless standards.
How do I set up the wireless card, wireless software, and VPN software?
Users must also follow several procedures for making the wireless hardware and software work with the UMD Wireless Network. Each of the links below connects to various documents that provide detailed instructions. Please follow the order indicated below.
Computing policy
Before you move on, please familiarize yourself with UMass Dartmouth's computing policies. As a user of our network and computer systems, you are responsible for complying with these policies.
What is VPN and why do I need it?
The UMD wireless network is a secure network that connects to the Internet through a VPN server. The acronym VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. VPN software provides secure connections for normally non-secure methods of Internet communication.
The VPN client software installed on a workstation makes a special connection with a VPN server. All network communication is encrypted, then filtered through the VPN server, making it virtually impossible for hackers to obtain sensitive information in transit. A VPN connection is required to use the wireless network on campus, and to access applications (such as ReservIt and network shares) from off-campus locations.
How do I log in to VPN?
To log in to VPN, use your UMassD Logon (email username and password).
More information about services and resources accessible via your UMassD Logon
Set up VPN for your laptop
To install and configure the VPN software for your Operating System, click the link below that corresponds to your notebook and check with the map of access areas to determine where the network is available.
Campus Map for Wireless Access Areas (PDF)
Set up VPN for your mobile device
To configure the VPN for your mobile device, click the link below for the directions that correspond to your device. Then check the map for access areas to determine where the network is available.
- iPhone and iPod Touch (PDF)
- iPad (PDF)
- Windows Mobile (PDF)
Note: Windows Phone 7 does not support VPN
