Virtual Private Networks

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) on the Texas A&M campus network provides secure connections to the campus network, allowing an increase in service to remote users without compromising  the security of the campus firewall. This optional service does not affect any existing procedures or functionality. There is no direct charge for using this service.

VPN is useful for remote (outside of the campus firewall) users who need the same level of TCP/IP  campus access as provided when directly connected to the campus network. The remote user's traffic is tunnelled past the campus firewall via a software client installed on the user's computer. This avoids the need to open exceptions in the firewall for services that remote users wish to access, and provides the option to remove firewall exceptions for systems whose remote users have adopted VPN. The result is added convenience for remote users and increased security for system administrators.

VPN Resources 

• Connecting to VPN - Must log in with NetID and Password
• System Administrators Information
• Departmental VPN

Need Help?

Help Desk Central is our main contact point for computer and network related questions.  Contact them via email at helpdesk@tamu.edu or phone at 979.845.8300.


Last Updated: Wed, Jul 15, 2009