Network

Wired Network

Most network jacks are activated. If you need network access and the jack isn't active, contact Nico Marek and he will ask for it to be enabled.

Wireless Network

There are many WiFi networks available on campus. We recommend the following networks:

eduroam

Uses your OvGU email address and password to authenticate. Can be used at any institution participating in the eduroam network.

OvGU-802.1X

Uses your OvGU account. Is considered part of the OvGU network, and can access intranet resources.

VPN

VPN access allows you to remotely connect to resources that are only available from within the OvGU network (such as licensing servers, journal access, etc).

• VPN Type: Cisco IPSec
• host: vpn.ovgu.de
• user: <your ovgu account> (same one to authenticate for email)
• password: <your password>
• group-name: vpn1
• shared secret: vpn1

In general, it is easiest to use your OS's built-in VPN support. However, Cisco does provide a VPN client (Cisco AnyConnect), and the URZ provides detailed instructions on how to configure it.