Virtual Private Network at MIT
MIT has deployed a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to assist MIT clients with connectivity from off campus. The VPN provides a solution to work through the various port blocks and other things that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have done to protect their clients and prevent spam, virus outbreaks, and other network abuse. These preventative measures often interrupt or prevent legitimate work from happening.
The MIT VPN can help resolve a number of problems associated with email, Windows file sharing, and other network-based applications without needing to determine the particular preventative measures your ISP has implemented. Put another way, the VPN provides clients with a way to have a consistent set of policies for their Internet connectivity regardless of where they are connecting from.
IS&T Service Desk
Monday-Friday
Telephone/Online: 8am - 6pm
Walk-In (N42) 9:15am - 5pm
Web: IS&T Service Desk
Email: computing-help@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.1101
