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Remote Access http://cnc.ucr.edu/. Mark Nicolay Computing & Communications. Remote Access. What is Remote Access? Why do you need Remote Access? Why do you need different types of Remote Access?. Remote Access http://cnc.ucr.edu A suite of services provided by C&C
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Remote Access http://cnc.ucr.edu/ Mark Nicolay Computing & Communications
Remote Access What is Remote Access? Why do you need Remote Access? Why do you need different types of Remote Access?
Remote Access • http://cnc.ucr.edu • A suite of services provided by C&C • Facilitates remote access to the campus internet and UCR electronic resources. • VPN, RAS, Proxy, Wireless
Using Remote Access Services and Getting Help Account Information: All of the Remote Access services (VPN, RAS, Proxy, Wireless) use the same username/password combination. Follow the instructions on the http://cnc.ucr.edu website or contact Terri McDonald in C&C. Terri.McDonald@ucr.edu
Accessing Remote Access Services and Getting Help Help: For technical support installing software or actually using the services contact the C&C Help Desk. 827-3555 HelpDesk@ucr.edu UCR Tel Coordinator: http://ucrtel.ucr.edu/ucrtel/teladmin.asp
Proxy Server • Allows off-campus users to gain remote access to online resources normally restricted to the UCR Campus. • Your computer - no matter where it is - appears to be on the UCR network. • To use the Proxy server you need: UCR NetID account; Internet connection from home; Browser configured for Proxy server.
RAS (Remote Access Server) • Dial-up Internet Service Provider intended to meet the needs of faculty and librarians requiring off-campus access to electronic library resources. • The RAS server has 46 phone lines operating at a maximum data rate of 56Kbps; the server provides Internet and campus e-mail access similar to commercial ISPs such as Earthlink.
RAS (Remote Access Server) • Connect time is limited to two (2) consecutive hours, after which the connection will be "dropped" and the connection will have to be re-established. • To use the RAS server you need: UCR NetID account; A dial-up connection on your remote computer.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) • Virtual Private Network uses a secure “tunnel” to connect to the UCR network via Cisco hardware. Designed for wireless and off-campus ISP connections. • A Cisco client program (Win, OSX, Linux) is required to be installed on your remote computer.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) • UCR VPN does not provide an internet connection from your home. You will need to connect to an ISP. • To use UCR VPN you need: UCR NetID and password; Cisco VPN Client; Internet connection from home
Requirements for Remote Access Internet Connection UCR NetID Dial-Up Software Proxy No* Yes Yes No RAS Yes No Yes No* VPN No Yes Yes Yes *Configure your computer’s operating system
Remote Access http://cnc.ucr.edu/ Mark Nicolay Computing & Communications