For Secure SSL VPN access, a request must be sent to security@miami.edu with the user's CaneID for verification.

An SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network) is a form of VPN that can be used with a standard Web browser. In short, it provides a secure tunnel to the University's resources from the Internet.

A VPN connection is needed to access protected services and applications that are not generally available from the Internet.

In general, the installation should take about 10-15 min on a broadband connection. This will be dependent mainly on the system's connection speed and processor as several components are downloaded and installed.

In most cases, after the initial installation of the VPN client your system will prompt for a forceful reboot.

This is a endpoint security based feature that performs security and system integrity checks that pre-qualifies a system before allowing access to the Network's resources.

Host Checker evaluates the system to make sure that it meets the following requirements:

• A host based firewall software is installed and loaded.
• An antivirus software is installed and actively protecting the system.
• The system has the latest service pack level and updates.

The VPN policies may prevent a user from accessing certain systems and services. Please check with the system administrator of the system or service to see if any such restriction has been put in place.

The current supported operating systems are Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Our current SSL VPN Installation and Usage Manual can be found at the following links:

• For Windows XP, click here.
• For Windows Vista, here.
• For Mac OS X, click here.

The SSL VPN portal may be accessed by clicking here.