VPN FAQ
- What is the VPN Client Software?
- Why is ASU using VPN Client Software?
- How does the VPN Client Software technically work?
- What is the idle timeout for VPN connections?
- What is the maximum time I can stay connected to the VPN?
What is the VPN Client Software?
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and provides a secure connection through an insecure network (typically the Internet) to a secure network. In our case it provides a secure connection from a remote site to the ASU campus across the Internet. VPN is a solution that will give authorized remote users the same full access to campus resources that on-campus users currently enjoy.
Why is ASU using VPN Client Software?
ASU has a firewall that helps to protect the internal campus network. In some cases, remote persons need access to internal resources. VPN provides a way for persons to connect securely to the internal network and get to resources that are usually only available from on campus.
How does the VPN Client Software technically work?
The VPN client uses a strong encryption algorithm to create a secure tunnel for all IP traffic with a destination within the campus network. The VPN has a dedicated machine on the campus end that handles the decryption of received data as well as the reencryption of data sent back through the secure tunnel.
What is the idle timeout for VPN connections?
The VPN server will disconnect any connection that is idle for 60 minutes. If you are disconnected, you can just reconnect once you need to do more work.
What is the maximum time I can stay connected to the VPN?
The VPN server will disconnect a connection after it has been connected for 8 hours. If you are disconnected, you can just reconnect once you need to do more work.
