The Virtual Private Network (VPN) assists with connectivity on and off campus. IS&T recommends and supports Cisco's AnyConnect VPN, a VPN client that works on a wide variety of operating systems and hardware configurations.
Available To
Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates
Benefits and key features
- Resolves a number of issues associated with email, calendaring, Windows file sharing, and other network-based applications.
- Provides a consistent and secure experience using MITnet regardless of your location.
- Works through various port blocks and firewalls that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and administrators have built that often interrupt or prevent legitimate work from happening.
Requirements
Accessibility note: Screen readers must use Internet Explorer to successfully run the web-based VPN service.
Getting started
- Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client and connecting to vpn.mit.edu.
- Install and connect to vpn.mit.edu.
- Cisco AnyConnect Landing Page in the Knowledge Base