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VPN (Virtual Private Network)

CQUniversity's Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables staff to access the University's secured internal network using any Internet Service Provider (ISP). This means that once staff access the internet, they can establish a private connection between their computer and the CQUniversity network from any location in the world.

1. Accessing VPN

  • Prior to using the VPN service, staff will need to seek written approval from their Supervisor. This approval is necessary to verify that staff need off-campus access the CQUniversity network (via VPN)for work purposes.

  • Staff must provide the ITD Service Centre with a copy of their Supervisors written approval to use the VPN service. Once this has been provided, the ITD Service Centre will establish their VPN access. 
     

2. Installing and connecting to VPN

  • CQUniversity's CISCO AnyConnect VPN Client (the software used to access the VPN service) is available for staff to install from this website https://remote.cqu.edu.au.

    Note: this website can only be accessed when staff are not connected to the University's network (e.g. off-campus).

  • These instructions outline how staff can install and connect to CQUniversity's VPN client.

    Note: To use access the VPN, staff will need to use a private internet connection via an ISP.     

  • This VPN service is available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.
     

3. What can I do once I've connected to VPN?