Setting up and using a VPN connection
VPN connection software allows you to connect to the university network and remotely access various services that are directly connected to the university network. For example, a VPN allows you to access network disks (e.g. U-drive) from your home computer. This guide explains how to set up and connect to a VPN connection on a Windows computer.
1. Download and install the VPN client: Cisco Secure Client
Download Cisco Secure Client from the link below by logging in with your JYU user account
Log in to the site in the same way as you would connect to a VPN connection:
- group: student, staff, affiliate depending on your relationship with the university
- username: your university username
- password: your university password that you use, for example, when logging in to Moodle
- 2nd password: push or Duo Mobile 6-digit code
If you do not yet use Duo Mobile (multi-factor authentication), you can enable it by following these instructions: Enabling Duo Mobile
After the download has finished, install the program with default settings. After the installation restart the computer if prompted to do so.
2. Using VPN connection
Start the VPN client (Cisco Secure Client). Type "vpn.jyu.fi" as the address, and then the group you want to join, for example: vpn.jyu.fi/student, and click "Connect."
Examples of groups:
- affiliate in all other cases
- student if you are a student
- staff if you are an employee.
The client will ask for your JYU username and password.
Type in your JYU username and password in the "Username" and "Password" fields.
Note! Vpn groups require use of multi-factor authentication with DUO Mobile application. Write word push into second field under Password -field. This field may read "Duo MFA Passcode or Push" or "Second Password". For detailed instructions on how to use Duo Mobile and VPN, click here: Duo Mobile and VPN
After this the VPN will be connected shortly. When the VPN connects successfully, the VPN window will drop down to the bar on the bottom right corner. For a short while you can see a confirmation that VPN has successfully connected. After this the VPN is connected and should be working.
Remember to disconnect the VPN connection when you stop working. You can do this by clicking the VPN icon on the bottom right corner and then select "Disconnect".