This page documents the use of the SLAC VPN service.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure connection between your computer and the resources available at your home institution. In the case of SLAC, we offer a VPN service that permits authorized users to gain visibility of SLAC network resources from outside of SLAC. This includes the SLAC Visitor Wireless network.
Assistance with installation and usage of this system is available. If you experience difficulties connecting, first visit the VPN Troubleshooting Page. If you are still experiencing problems, please email net-admin@slac.stanford.edu to open a trouble ticket. IT Department Support can also provide assistance with the installation process, they can be reached at ithelp@slac.stanford.edu .
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.
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.
These instructions are hosted on a separate page. Please visit:
Connecting to SLAC's VPN Using Linux
These instructions are hosted on a separate page. Please visit:
Connecting to SLAC's VPN Using Mac OS X
Note: it is recommended that the following steps be performed using Internet Explorer instead of Firefox or Chrome browsers.
In order to connect to the SLAC VPN, you must have the AnyConnect software installed. By going to the following webpage, we can check to make sure you have the correct software installed and configured (and up to date), and provide an automated install if it is not.
https://vpn.slac.stanford.edu
Your web browser should come up with the following series of screens
The web page will instantiate a java applet so that it may check your system for the presence of the AnyConnect software.
This may bring up a dialog box which will prompt you to run the application or not.
The following web page will be presented upon the initial system scan:
Upon successful login, a banner will be shown on the webpage.
A webpage that offers various methods to access the SLAC VPN services will be presented.
If you have problems installing the AnyConnect Client, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document.
If necessary (either because it is your first time accessing SLAC's VPN, or if there is a new version of the AnyConnect client), the web page will present that the AnyConnect software needs to be installed.
Number |
Hostname |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
fwvpn1.slac.stanford.edu |
load-balanced main hostname |
2 |
fwvpn2.slac.stanford.edu |
load-balanced secondary hostname |
Upon successful VPN negotiation, you should get the following popup from AnyConnect showing that you have connected to SLAC's VPN service. You may now close this webpage and you will remain connected.
The AnyConnect client exists as a tray icon; you can get to it from the System tray next to the clock in the bottom right of your screen.
If you have problems, start by visiting these pages to see if they answer your question: