Virtual Private Network

Getting VPN

With the new AnyConnect VPN client, you can connect directly to the Pace University network through a web browser. This solution is now available for Macintosh OSX, Linux and Windows Vista users including the 64-bit architecture - go to https://vpn.pace.edu/

Note: You do not have to uninstall the previous VPN Client to use AnyConnect and the previous VPN Client will continue to be supported

Note: If your browser blocks pop-ups, you may need to click on 'allow pop-ups' at the top of the screen to begin your VPN session. Also, during the installation, you may be prompted to accept security certificates more than once; you should allow these in order to continue.

At the time of install, Windows may require the installation of an ActiveX control. In addition, if you are using Internet Explorer, you may be prompted to add https://vpn.pace.edu/ to the list of trusted sites before proceeding with the installation. On both Linux and Mac OSX, you will be prompted for a local administrator password in order to proceed.

The first time you access this site, a program will download and install to your computer. For future connections, you can either run the program directly from your machine to connect or you can return to the https://vpn.pace.edu/ site and connect. Either way, your machine will not need to install the client software again.
 
You Don't Need VPN to Use These:

Note: VPN is not necessary for accessing everything at Pace. So, if you want to just check Pace email, get access to our library systems, etc., you should not use VPN. By using VPN when you don't need to, you are most likely slowing down your own VPN experience while accessing other internet resources as well as taxing the Pace internet connection.

Here is a list of things you can do off campus without using VPN

·         Check your Pace e-mail

·         Go to the Pace home page, www.pace.edu and most of the underlying websites

·         Log onto MyPace Portal and use most parts of MyPace Portal (Blackboard, registration, student records, etc.)

·         Look at unrestricted Pace web pages

·         Browse the Library systems

·         Get to files stored on WFS (Web File System)

 

You Do Need VPN to Use These:

You will need VPN installed and running before you can begin to do the following (when off campus):

·         Access Pace Administrative Systems (Banner, Timesheets, SharePoint etc.)

·         Use license restricted Pace software

·         Using software such as SSH (Secure Shell software typically used to connect to Unix & Linux systems)

·         Start a Remote Desktop connection to an office computer (XP Remote Desktop, VNC, etc.)

·         Log onto the Pace Domain Print from student PCs/laptops, on or off campus, and retrieve from any of the new printer locations

Documentation and Help

·         Installing and Connecting to Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows XP, Vista/7, and Mac (32-bit & 64-bit)

·         Installing and Connecting to Cisco VPN Client for Windows XP, Vista/7, and Mac (32-bit only)

If you are intrigued but would like further assistance contact the ITS Help Desk (914-773-3648) or visit your local Computer Resource Center.