https://vpn.luc.edu

Connect to The University's Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a remote link to Loyola University Chicago's network resources, including secure production systems. The VPN is a web-based solution that allows authorized staff and faculty to access these systems from any remote location with an Internet-connected computer. To protect against unwanted entry by computer hackers, the VPN employs a dual authentication system consisting of your UVID and password (used to access network applications such as Kronos and Locus) and a digital certificate. There is no cost to the user.  

If you would like to utilize University's VPN, please select the platform you are using and follow the procedures:

WINDOWS

MACINTOSH

LINUX

MOBILE DEVICES

FAQS

• Uninstall VPN

• How do I find my IP address on my computer?
  • Windows using the command prompt

    1. Click Start, and then select All Programs (XP and Vista) or Programs (2000).

    2. Click Accessories, and then Command Prompt.

    3. At the command prompt, enter: ipconfig The IP address (or IPv4 address, if you are using Windows Vista) will be a series of numbers following the pattern xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (i.e., 156.56.27.32).

    Note: If you are using PPP with a modem at home, your IP address will change each time you log in.

  • Windows without using the command prompt

    1. From the Start menu, right-click Network, and then select Properties. This opens the Network and Sharing Center.

    2. If you want to view the IP address of a wired connection, click View Status to the right of Local Area Connection.

    If you want to view the IP address of a wireless adapter, click View Status to the right of Wireless Network Connection.

    3. Click Details.Look for the address next to "IPv4 IP Address".

  • Mac OS X

    To find the IP address of a Mac OS or Mac OS X computer:

    OS X 10.5
    1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. In System Preferences, from the View menu, select Network.
    2. In the Network preference window, click a network port (e.g., Ethernet, AirPort, modem). If you are connected, you'll see its IP address under "Status:".

    OS X 10.3 or 10.4
    1. From the Apple menu, select Location, and then Network Preferences.
    2. In the Network Preference window, next to "Show:", select Network Status. You'll see your network status and your IP address displayed.

     

  • Via the web

    If you are connected to the Internet, visit ShowIPAddress.com. The site will display your IP address and other information about your system. If the page does not display, you may not have a working Internet connection and should try one of the above methods.

     

• How do I get to Remote Desktop?

  Note: The Remote Desktop feature is only available in Windows XP/VistaProfessional. It's not included with Windows XP/Vista Home Edition.

  • Windows XP

    Configure Remote Desktop

  • Windows Vista

    1. Right-click on the computer icon, and choose "properties." In the top right corner of the window - under tasks - click on "Remote settings"

    2. Turn the function on by checking "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer." Alternatively, if you want to only connect to computer on your network- with higher security, you can check the radio button labeled "Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication."

  • Windows 7

    1. Right-click on the computer icon, and choose "properties." In the top left corner of the window - under the toolbar - click on "Remote settings"

    2. Turn the function on by checking "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer." Alternatively, if you want to only connect to computer on your network- with higher security, you can check the radio button labeled "Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication."

• What do I have to do with the computer at work, aside from leaving it on the login screen?

  In order to access your Loyola Computer remotely, enable Remote Desktop Access to your Loyola computer. Click here to read more about how to enable Remote Desktop Connection.

• How do I remove a old VPN certificate?

   Click here for the instructions.

• What is the actual web url for VPN?

  https://vpn.luc.edu

• How can I prevent my remote machine from not allowing me to reconnect to use VPN if my home machine times-out or I lose power?

  Make sure you have the updated Novell Client installed on your computer, found within the Loyola Software -> Updates -> Novell Client folder. If you do not see anything listed here, the your Novell client is already up to date.If you have questions, or still continue to be unable to reconnect to your remote desktop session, please contact the Helpdesk.
  
  To contact the IT Helpdesk by phone, call extension 8-4ITS from on-campus or 773-508-7190 from off-campus. Support Center office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  
  To submit your request via e-mail, send your request to helpdesk@luc.edu.

• When using VPN is there a way to make sure the LUC machine does not lock after a certain period of time?

  No, your work computer has been configured to lock out after a certain amount of time being idle.This is a security precaution to ensure you do not inadvertently give someone remote access to your work computer.

• I am getting a "connect dropped" after starting the VPN tunnel, and I have the NoScript browser plugin installed. What can I do?

  Open NoScript Options|Advanced|ABE, select the SYSTEM ruleset, click "Edit" and insert the following rule at the beginning of the file:

   

  # F5 VPN exception
  Site http://127.0.0.1:44444
  Accept