Remote Access Mark Nicolay Computing & Communications

Remote Access What is Remote Access? What is Remote Access? Why do you need Remote Access? Why do you need Remote Access? Why do you need different types of Remote Access? Why do you need different types of Remote Access?

Remote Access A suite of services provided by C&C A suite of services provided by C&C Facilitates remote access to the campus internet and UCR electronic resources. Facilitates remote access to the campus internet and UCR electronic resources. VPN, RAS, Proxy, Wireless VPN, RAS, Proxy, Wireless

Using Remote Access Services and Getting Help Account Information: All of the Remote Access services (VPN, RAS, Proxy, Wireless) use the same username/password combination. Follow the instructions on the website or contact Terri McDonald in C&C.

Accessing Remote Access Services and Getting Help Help: For technical support installing software or actually using the services contact the C&C Help Desk UCR Tel Coordinator:

Proxy Server Allows off-campus users to gain remote access to online resources normally restricted to the UCR Campus. Allows off-campus users to gain remote access to online resources normally restricted to the UCR Campus. Your computer - no matter where it is - appears to be on the UCR network. Your computer - no matter where it is - appears to be on the UCR network. To use the Proxy server you need: UCR NetID account; Internet connection from home; Browser configured for Proxy server. To use the Proxy server you need: UCR NetID account; Internet connection from home; Browser configured for Proxy server.

RAS (Remote Access Server) Dial-up Internet Service Provider intended to meet the needs of faculty and librarians requiring off-campus access to electronic library resources. Dial-up Internet Service Provider intended to meet the needs of faculty and librarians requiring off-campus access to electronic library resources. The RAS server has 46 phone lines operating at a maximum data rate of 56Kbps; the server provides Internet and campus access similar to commercial ISPs such as Earthlink. The RAS server has 46 phone lines operating at a maximum data rate of 56Kbps; the server provides Internet and campus access similar to commercial ISPs such as Earthlink.

RAS (Remote Access Server) Connect time is limited to two (2) consecutive hours, after which the connection will be "dropped" and the connection will have to be re-established. Connect time is limited to two (2) consecutive hours, after which the connection will be "dropped" and the connection will have to be re-established. To use the RAS server you need: UCR NetID account; A dial-up connection on your remote computer. To use the RAS server you need: UCR NetID account; A dial-up connection on your remote computer.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Virtual Private Network uses a secure “tunnel” to connect to the UCR network via Cisco hardware. Designed for wireless and off-campus ISP connections. Virtual Private Network uses a secure “tunnel” to connect to the UCR network via Cisco hardware. Designed for wireless and off-campus ISP connections. A Cisco client program (Win, OSX, Linux) is required to be installed on your remote computer. A Cisco client program (Win, OSX, Linux) is required to be installed on your remote computer.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) UCR VPN does not provide an internet connection from your home. You will need to connect to an ISP. UCR VPN does not provide an internet connection from your home. You will need to connect to an ISP. To use UCR VPN you need: UCR NetID and password; Cisco VPN Client; Internet connection from home To use UCR VPN you need: UCR NetID and password; Cisco VPN Client; Internet connection from home

Requirements for Remote Access UCR NetID VPN RAS Proxy Yes Internet Connection Yes YesYes Yes No Dial-Up No No Yes Software No* Yes No* *Configure your computer’s operating system

Remote Access Mark Nicolay Computing & Communications