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  1. You must have a SLAC Windows account
  2. Your account must be given SLAC VPN account access, and you must agree to the usage policies outlined
  3. The following operating systems are currently supported (see Frequently Asked Questions page for additional options):
    1. Windows XP SP3
    2. Windows Vista
    3. Windows 7 SP1
    4. Mac OSX Snow Leopard
    5. Linux

Please note that if you are using virtualization software such as VMWare, the VPN client may not be able to run inside the virtual machine. VMWare seems to function properly if the network is configured to connect to the network in Bridged mode.

Security

The SLAC VPN connects you directly to the SLAC network. All of your network traffic is sent across an encrypted link, including Internet traffic. You should adhere to the same SLAC computing policies that you do when using computers on-site. Remember to disconnect from the VPN before leaving any computer unattended.

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