What is the VPN and who needs it?
Some students, staff and faculty may want to set up their personal computer(s) to access the NSU network. By using the VPN (Virtual Private Network), you create a secure connection from your outside internet service to NSU's network and gain the ability to access resources that are only available when connected to NSU.
Important Information:
If you are using NSU as your internet service provider, you do not need to download the VPN.
* If you are on campus and connected by wireless, dial-up or ethernet you do not need to connect to the VPN. The connection will not work once you are already connected to the NSU network.
If you need to set your computer up to use the VPN, follow directions below.
- How to Launch WebVPN
- How to use WebVPN
- How to use Bookmarks
- How to use Files
- How to add a Terminal Service Session
- What is Client Application Session
- How to log out
How to Launch WebVPN
- For the security and protection of our Network, computers launching webvpn must have updated virus protection software.
- For initial set up, computers must also have administrator access.
1. Go to vpn.nova.edu
2. Login using username and password and Realm: Users (for all Windows operating system) or Mac/Linux (for Mac and Linux operating systems)
3. It may take several minutes to load as it is will check for all necessary software.
4. You may need to install an ActiveX control. If you are not prompted to install the ActiveX control, skip to step 6.
5. Click Install
6. Click Run
7. Once the VPN is successfully launched you will get the following window.
How to use WebVPN
Enter application name in blank field then click Browse
How to use Bookmarks
1. When a site requiring VPN is accessed the menu bar below will appear on the upper right or left corner of the page or click on .Click the Bookmark icon.
or 
2. You will see the window below. Enter information (*indicated required field) then click Add Bookmark.
3. Once you have bookmarked the web application(s) they will be listed as shown below. You may access the application by click on the link.
How to Add Files
1. Enter the path name and then click browse. Contact your System Administrator for the correct path.
2. Enter your username and computer password.
3. Once logged in you will see all the folders within the pertinent share drive. You may click on the folder/file you wish to view. To bookmark the file simply check the folder and click Bookmark Selected.
4. You will see the window below. Enter information then click Add Bookmark.
5.Once you have bookmarked the path(s) they will be listed as shown below. You may access the application by clicking on the link.
Add Terminal Service Session
1. Click on the icon, add a terminal session.
2. You will be prompted to the window below. Contact Technical Support so they may assist you with gathering all pertinent information then submit information.
3. Once you have submitted the required information... To access your PC remotely from an outside location you log on to the WebVPN and then select the terminal session you wish to enter. It will be listed in the highlighted area.
What is Client Application Session
This will allow you to send emails using NSU's outgoing mail server from your email application (I.e. Outlook, Thunderbird and Eudora).
1. Click Start.
2. Open your email application and use.
How to log out
1. Click Sign Out
2. You will be prompted to the window below.
