Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Available To: Faculty, Staff, Students
NAU's VPN service allows clients that are connecting to the Northern Arizona University network from a non-NAU Internet Service Provider (ISP) to appear as if they are directly connected to the campus network.
This allows for access to resources and services that are restricted to campus connected computers.
To Use This Service, You Will Need
You will need an NAU ID to login to the VPN.
How to Request
The VPN connection is an addition - not a replacement - to the typical network connection. To access NAU's virtual private network, users must:
first, install a VPN connection on their machine;
then, connect to an ISP using their normal connection procedure, and;
finally, connect to NAU's VPN.
The VPN Client Configuration will guide you through the specific steps.
Learning Resources
What is a VPN? Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses 128-bit encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that data cannot be intercepted.
This how-to describes the system requirements and instructions for configuring VPN on various operating systems.