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WBS staff can install the Warwick VPN client from WBS Applications (Windows XP) or Run Advertised Programs (Windows 7) - all WBS loan laptops have the client pre-installed.

The VPN Service provides a secure method to connect to the University campus network regardless of where you are connecting from (e.g. wireless/internet). The VPN Service is available to all staff and students (with a valid Single-Sign-On account).

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What you’ll need before connecting

• A valid Warwick University Network Username & Password.
• An active Internet connection.
• A web browser, such as Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer: with either Active X or the Java Runtime Environment installed.
• Admin rights on your machine to install the Cisco AnyConnect Client.

Supported operating systems (System Requirements)

The Cisco AnyConnect Client is supported on the following platforms:

• Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux and Apple Mac
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Charges

This service is free at the point of use.

Availability

This service is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, apart for periods of non-availability required for planned maintenance. This service is unavailable to users of the ResNet service. Support for the service is available during standard support hours (8:30 - 17:30 Monday to Thursday, 8:30 - 16:30 Friday).