Why Virtual Private Networking?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows secure communication between systems on a Public Internet. The depreciated 'wsunexus' wireless network requires a VPN client to be configured on your device. VPN also facilitates off campus user access to IP restricted services.

No Longer Required for General Pullman Campus Wireless Use

The 'WSU Wireless' SSID on the WSU Pullman campus allows users to connect securely without using a VPN client. More Info...

VPN Clients Supported

WSU Pullman supports Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) VPN clients in the latest versions of the Microsoft Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. Support is also provided for the IP/Sec VPN Cisco client.

Choosing PPTP or IP/Sec VPN Client

PPTP Clients are the easiest to configure, they support PDAs. The Cisco IP/Sec Client provides additional security through the use of a certificate and is recommended if using multiple computers from home. Both protocols support 128-bit data encryption. More VPN Info

Valid User ID Required

You must have either a valid WSU Network ID or a Sponsored Friend ID to use the VPN Client to connect to the WSU campus network. Call 509-335-4357 (HELP) for more about user ID's.

Questions?

Call 335-4357 (335-HELP)

E-mail helpdesk@wsu.edu