The use of all Information Technology (IT) facilities at the University of South Australia, including the UniSA wired and wireless networks, is subject to the University's Acceptable use of Information Technology (IT) facilities policy.
When away from the University staff 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:
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:
For step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the connecting to UniSA VPN page.
For step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the disconnecting from UniSA VPN page.
Or for step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the connecting to UniSA VPN page.
For step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the disconnecting from UniSA VPN page.
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) can be used by staff to access RDP-enabled UniSA owned (Blue Plated) computers on a UniSA Campus. Either from another room/building/campus away from the device or completely off campus.
To request access:
Send an email to the IT Help Desk containing:
Once access has been granted:
You have to have previously requested access:
Send an email to the IT Help Desk containing:
Once access has been granted:
For step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the connecting from a Mac to a PC page.