Penn State University Libraries - Cable Modem, DSL, and Wireless Connections Require VPN Client to Listen

Audio Electronic Reserves

Users off campus with cable modem or DSL connections, and wireless users, need to install the VPN client on their home computer to access audio files on electronic reserve. When connected to the Internet through the VPN, your computer is identified with a Penn State IP and all other servers recognize your computer as an authorized Penn State computer. This connection will help you avoid getting messages such as “You are not authorized to view this page” or “Access denied.” VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is explained at http://aset.its.psu.edu/vpn/.

Download the VPN Client

Download and install the VPN client software at http://downloads.its.psu.edu  (at that page, select Connecting to Penn State, then VPN — Virtual Private Network).

Connecting from Off Campus, wired or wireless

These instructions apply to off-campus users with a wireless or wired (cable modem or DSL) connection.

1. Open the VPN client on your computer (look for the program named "Cisco Systems VPN Client").
2. In the Connection Entry box, scroll to the bottom, select LIAS-VPN, then click Connect.
3. You will be prompted for your PSU Access Account ID and password.
4. The VPN connection will automatically initiate.
5. Open the VPN client at the beginning of every session during which you want to listen to audio files on electronic reserve.

Connecting on Campus via Wireless

1. Open the VPN client on your computer (look for the program named "Cisco Systems VPN Client").
2. In the Connection Entry box, select the wireless connection for your Penn State campus (for example, "ITS Wireless at Altoona" or ITS Wireless at UP"), then click Connect.
3. You will be prompted for your PSU Access Account ID and password.
4. The VPN connection will automatically initiate.
5. Open the VPN client at the beginning of every session during which you want to listen to audio files on electronic reserve.