VPN
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How to use the wireless internet inside the University?
First of all you need to get an account from ZDV, which every new student gets automatically after enrolment. Once you have an account follow the procedure for your favourite operating system.
Ubuntu 8.10 (for GNOME users)
Install VPN Software
Make sure that you have a following package installed:
network-manager-vpnc
Connect to the wireless network
Left-click on the Network Manager icon and choose BELWUE from the list of available wireless networks
Configure VPN
Left-click on the Network Manager icon, go to VPN Connections -> Configure VPN...
It should open the VPN tab of the Network Connections preferences. In this window press the Add button
Which will prompt for a VPN Connection Type, where you should choose Cisco Compatible VPN(vpnc) and press Create...
In the next window you should fill the connection settings as following:
Connection Name: anything you like
Gateway: vpn.uni-tuebingen.de.
Group Name: belwue
User Password: your password from ZDV
Group Password: WLANdle
User Name: your user name from ZDV
Leave the other fields at their default values. Press OK to save
Connect to VPN
Left-click on the Network Manager icon, go to VPN Connections and click on the name of the newly created VPN connection
Notice that the icon of the Network Manager changes once you are connected to VPN
Congratulations! Now you can use the Internet
Note: Next time you want to use the Internet inside the university just repeat the steps 2 and 4.
How to connect to the VPN from home?
Connecting from home requires an existing internet connection (i.e. DSL or cable) that you use to connect to the VPN gateway. Otherwise, the procedure is very similar: Follow the steps above (except for the wireless connection in section 1.1.2) and for VPN configuration, enter:
Connection Name: anything you like (but different from above)
Gateway: vpn.uni-tuebingen.de.
Group Name: extern
User Password: your password from ZDV
Group Password: xtern03
User Name: your user name from ZDV
