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Below you will find information and links to support documentation regarding various remote access topics, including VPN configuration and remote desktop solutions, provided by Information Technology Services (ITS) and various groups throughout campus.

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titleInternet Connection Required

Whether you are on or off campus, an internet connection is required to connect a device via VPN or to remote desktop solutions. Available networks on campus as well as internet solutions off campus are available in detail on the Networks page.

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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Configurations

Some University resources and web-based applications are not accessible unless the user is connect via a secure connection. If you require a secure connection to access University resources via virtual private network (VPN) please use the steps below based on your operating system.

Windows (via SURA)

In order to connect Windows computers are configured to the VPN, Information Technology Services (ITS) has provided Window using a downloadable tool, called Syracuse University Remote Access, or SURA. Using SURA you can provides access to University network drives (H drive), connect to SU's VPN (virtual private network), use network printers at SU, and access your email via a web client.

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titleRDP Recommended

User's are encouraged to use the RDP client (on both Mac and Windows) as errors with the HTML5 web client may occur.

Engineering Remote Access

The Engineering School, in collaboration with the Student Association, provides Engineering students remote access to a lab environment. Full instruction to configuration both Windows and Mac computers on or off campus can be found on the ECS Remote Access home page

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