This articles applies to: all SC&I faculty, staff, doctoral students, and PTL
If you are new to SC&I, especially a doctoral student or PTL, please contact help@comminfo.rutgers.edu to request access permission.
- Verify you are connected to the Internet
- Click the Windows (Start Menu) icon at the lower left of the desktop and choose Settings (gear icon)
- Choose Network & Internet settings
- Click on VPN and then “Add a VPN connection”
- On the next page, enter the following settings:
- VPN provider: Windows (built-in)
- Connection name: SC&I VPN
- Server name or address: vpn.comminfo.rutgers.edu
- VPN type: L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
- Type of sign-in info: Username and password
- Pre-shared key: vpn1@comminfo
- Username and password fields: Type your NetID username followed by NetID password
- Click Save
You have completed the one-time process to configure your computer for use with SC&I VPN.
To connect to SC&I VPN:
- Click on your internet connection icon in your desktop ‘system tray’ (next to the clock)
- Select SC&I VPN
- Click the Connect button
- Your status should say “Connected”