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< < | While you work inside Nevis, your computers are protected by our firewall. When you use a system outside of Nevis, you can still take advantage of our network security by making a secure connection. There are two types available:
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> > | While you work inside Nevis, your computers are protected by our firewall. When you use a system outside of Nevis, you can still take advantage of our network security by making a secure connection. There are two types available: a web proxy, and VPN. This page discusses two forms of web proxies:
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If you see a message about certificates, indicate that you accept it. At the screen, you'll be prompted for the username and password you created during the previous step. Type the URL of the web page you want to visit in the Cisco screen. Note the icons which will be, by default, on the top right-hand corner of every page; tooltips will appear when you hover the mouse over them. | ||||||||
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VPN network connectionWhy use VPN?By using VPN, you can establish a direct connection to the local network at Nevis from the outside. Normally, to access a machine on the local network, you use ssh![]() Create a VPN accountThis is the same account/procedure as with the firewall's proxy above: You can stop by the office of WilliamSeligman (room 116) at Nevis; it takes about three minutes to create a VPN account on the firewall. An alternative is to e-mail![]() ![]() Configure a VPN client.If you don't have a Macintosh running Snow Leopard or later, you'll have to get and configure the VPN client program from CIsco.Install the Cisco VPN clientDownload![]() Using the VPN clientOn the Cisco VPN client, you need to create a new connection: Connection Entry - can be anything; e.g., "Nevis"Description - again, can be anything or left blank Host - 129.236.255.60 Group Authentication Name: Nevis Password: higgsino Confirm Password: higgsino Then click on "Connect". Enter your VPN account name and password. Mac VPN clientOne-time configurationOpen System Preferences > Network and click on the + symbol. Add a VPN Interface of type "Cisco IPsec", give it a good new name (I usedVPN (Nevis) ), and click on "Create".
Server address: 129.236.255.60 Click on "Authentication Settings" Shared secret: higgsino Group Name: Nevis Click "OK" Account name = the VPN account name created on the firewall Leave the password blank; the server will prompt for it each time even if you fill this in. Click on "Connect" Using the built-in Mac VPN clientIt is a good idea to click on "Show VPN status in menu bar". You get a one-click solution to open a VPN connection. Otherwise, you'll have to go to the Network Preferences Pane and click on the "Connect" button each time. That's it. You should now be able to directly connect to any system on the local network; e.g., winnie.nevis.columbia.edu. | |||||||
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