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 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:
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:
Cisco AnyConnect software is the University's recommended VPN Client and automatically installed on ALL UniSA owned devices.
The Cisco AnyConnect Client is based on SSL connectivity and is supported by the following operating systems:
Or for step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the Connecting to UniSA VPN after installing Cisco AnyConnect Client page.
For step by step instructions (including screenshots) see the disconnecting from the UniSA VPN page.
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) can be used by staff/PhD students 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.
You need to have requested Remote Desktop Access prior to attempting the following:
