Using a mobile device?

• You can connect wirelessly to Eduroam at UGent
  


• You can use Athena
• You can also set up a VPN connection on your mobile phone.

Connecting from outside the UGent network

You can also access internal UGent information over the internet at home or in other locations:

• Set up a VPN connection

Important. No VPN needed for:

• Athena
• Ufora learning environment
• the UGent portal site

Setting up and using a VPN connection

• What is VPN and what do you need it for?
• How do you set up a VPN connection?
• Limitations and restrictions
• Problems and error messages when setting up a VPN connection

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• Installing the Cisco VPN client

Wireless connection within the university: Eduroam

• Ghent University students and staff
• Visitors using Eduroam facilities
• Locations where you can connect via Eduroam
• Technical settings

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• UGentGuest network: for visitors without Eduroam facilities

Via cable in the UGent buildings

Staff of faculties and departments, in UGent buildings, connect their computer to UGentNet using a UTP cable.

• IP registration: first register your device!
• Additional configuration for automatic IP address assignment

Via cable in the University Halls of Residence

Students in the University Halls of Residence connect their computer in their room using a UTP cable.

• Preparing your computer for connection
• Connecting

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• VPN meter