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VPN Access

The purpose of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is to provide a secure connection when connecting to Marist's wireless network or to provide a secure connection to the Marist network from off-campus.  If you're connecting from off-campus, you must first be fully connected to the Internet via your ISP first.

Check to see if you're currently connected to the Marist VPN

Requirements:

1. Current status as faculty, staff, special contract employee, or student of Marist College.
2. A computer running:
   
   • Windows XP or Windows Vista
   • Mac OSX 10.4 or higher
   • Linux
   OR:
   
   • An Apple iPhone/iPod touch running software version 2.x or 3.x
3. The Cisco VPN client available for download below (this is included with the iPhone/iPod touch version 2.0+ software, there is no download for it).

VPN Client Downloads, Configuration Information & Guides:

• Faculty/Staff
• Information Technology Staff
• Vendors, Guests & Events
• Students