A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network.
When to use VPN:
- Anytime you are conducting University business on your Hampton University-owned laptop
- You need to connect to network fileshares. (e.g., H drive) on your Hampton-owned laptop. Note: connecting to fileshares from personally owned computers is prohibited, even with VPN.
- If you need to use applications that require VPN. Some include:
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- Image Now
- Some Library IT and IT specific applications whose license is tied to university owned computers
Review the instructions for accessing Hampton University’s network via VPN.
As a reminder, please only use VPN when necessary. We need to reserve those limited resources for the systems that do have a secure connection requirement.