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SSL VPN Off Campus
To access the VPN from off-campus (to access on campus resources such as library databases, etc), please go to http://vpn.gwu.edu and follow the instructions on this page to connect.
Log in using your GW NetID (your GW email address without the '@gwmail.gwu.edu') and password and click Sign In.
After you have successfully logged into the VPN, the system will install a small client on your computer. This process may take several minutes to complete, and may require permission to install certain files on your computer. On most computers using Internet Explorer, users will be prompted with a bar across the top of their browser window asking for permission to install an ActiveX control. If you see an ActiveX installation notice, right click on the bar and select “Install ActiveX Control from the menu.”
On a small number of computers where ActiveX has been disabled, the VPN system may attempt to install the VPN software via an alternate method. If this is the case, you may see a window requesting permission to continue. Please click Yes or Always if you encounter these windows during VPN set up. Additionally, if you are using a client firewall such as Symantec Client Security, you will need to permit as many as 3 programs to access the internet through your firewall.
Once the installation process has completed, you will be directed to a new web page where the Network Connect client will be launched. You may close the web page if you wish, but DO NOT choose Exit or Sign Out on the Network Connect client, or you will terminate your VPN session.
Once the Network Connect client has successfully launched, you will have full access to the internet.
While you are connected to VPN, the Network Connect icon will be displayed in your computer’s system tray. When you are ready to end your session, simply click the Sign Out button in the Network Connect window. You can also right-click on the system tray icon and select Sign Out or Exit.
After you have successfully logged into the VPN, the system will install a small client on your computer. This process may take several minutes to complete, and may require permission to install certain files on your computer. On most computers using Internet Explorer, users will be prompted with a bar across the top of their browser window asking for permission to install an ActiveX control. If you see an ActiveX installation notice, right click on the bar and select “Install ActiveX Control from the menu.”
On a small number of computers where ActiveX has been disabled, the VPN system may attempt to install the VPN software via an alternate method. If this is the case, you may see a window requesting permission to continue. Please click Yes or Always if you encounter these windows during VPN set up. Additionally, if you are using a client firewall such as Symantec Client Security, you will need to permit as many as 3 programs to access the internet through your firewall.
Once the installation process has completed, you will be directed to a new web page where the Network Connect client will be launched. You may close the web page if you wish, but DO NOT choose Exit or Sign Out on the Network Connect client, or you will terminate your VPN session.
Once the Network Connect client has successfully launched, you will have full access to the internet.
While you are connected to VPN, the Network Connect icon will be displayed in your computer’s system tray. When you are ready to end your session, simply click the Sign Out button in the Network Connect window. You can also right-click on the system tray icon and select Sign Out or Exit.
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