Accessing the UniSA Network from Off-site (via VPN)

When away from the University staff and students can connect to the UniSA network as though they were using a computer on campus by setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN).  Common reasons to do this include:

• accessing file located on a UniSA server
  NOTE: This is the recommended file storage practice.
• to remotely access files which are located on an office PC C: drive
  NOTE: This is not the recommended practice because these files are not being backed up.
• to remotely control a University desktop system which has specialised software installed and that you have permission to log into ('remote desktop').

NOTE: VPN connection is not permitted to UniSA pools or barns.

The UniSA Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure connection when you are accessing the University network through your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or through the eduroam wireless network.  To use UniSA's VPN setup you must first configure a VPN connection on your computer.

To access the UniSA VPN you will need:

• Connection to the internet
• Valid and active UniSA network account (username and password)
• VPN Client software (Cisco AnyConnect is UniSA's recommended client)
• Okta Verify App (or Okta Verify configured for SMS authentication)