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Virtual Private Network

(Cisco Secure Client)

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Overview

The university’s virtual private network (VPN) is designed to allow individuals to securely "tunnel" into campus over personal and public networks, such as a home Wi-Fi network, and access services as if they were on campus. The VPN, powered by Cisco Secure Client, is a quick and easy way to securely connect to the FSU network. Use the FSU VPN to access shared department drives, system administration and application support and other departmental resources not available on the internet.

Highlights

Encrypted Connection

establishes secure and encrypted connection to FSU network and on-campus systems

Work Remotely

access departmental drives and applications from anywhere with an internet connection as if on campus

Various Access Methods

choose from client-based (recommended for 64-bit operating systems) and browser-based (recommended for 32-bit operating systems) connections

Guest Access

available to university-sponsored courtesy appointments and external vendors

Cost

Free

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Available To

Faculty

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Faculty

Staff

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Staff

Departments

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Departments

IT Pros

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Getting Started

You will need: 

  • FSUID and password (Faculty, Staff, Courtesy Appointments) 
  • Sponsored Guest FSUID and password (External Vendors) 
  • DUO Two-Factor Authentication 

Employees: 

  • Sign In with FSUID and Password 
  • Click ‘Start AnyConnect’ 
  • Click ‘Download for..” 
  • Click ‘Connect’ 

Sponsored Guests/External Vendors: 

  • Sign In with Sponsored Guest FSUID and Password 
  • Click ‘Start AnyConnect’ 
  • Click ‘Download for…’ 
  • Click ‘Connect’ 

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Additional Information

By signing into the FSU virtual private network (VPN) service you agree to abide by Florida State University's Information Security Policy. When you sign in to an FSU internet connection, you are leaving a digital footprint that can be traced back to you. It is highly recommended you sign out or disconnect from the FSU VPN service when it is no longer needed. 

VPN OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 

  1. Cisco Secure Client (Recommended) 
  • Using the Cisco Secure Client is the easiest way to connect to the FSU VPN network. 
  • It is the option that best supports 64-bit operating systems. 
  • See the Request this Service section on this page for instructions on how to download this software.
  1. Browser-Based (Clientless SSL) VPN 
  • In some instances, this option is better suited for remote desktop/ssh from the web browser. 
  • Since the clientless SSL VPN essentially does the browsing for the user and returns the data to his/her browser, the user appears to originate from within campus 
  • No software installation needed. Standard web browser is required. 
  • Will only allow access to internal FSU sites and systems hosted on-campus.  
  • See the Request this Service section on this page for instructions on how to access this feature. 

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