Preferably use a VPN connection when connecting to UGentNet from outside networks. This is in particular important when connecting from high risk countries or high risk networks.

A number of UGent ICT facilities can only be used from computers connected to UGentNet. You can also get access to UGentNet from outside the UGent (via your ISP). This requires a VPN connection. To establish a VPN connection, you need to install a VPN client program.

When you establish a VPN connection via another ISP (Telenet, Proximus, etc.) you get access to UGent internal information, as:

• certain web applications e.g. Web of Science
• network drives

From another ISP, you do not need VPN for:

• password.ugent.be
• helpdesk.ugent.be
• www.ugent.be
• Athena
• Ufora

VPN clients: configuration and use

• Windows and MacOS
• iPhone or iPad
• Smartphones (Android, Symbian)
• Linux

Connecting from University Halls of Residence

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