UNSW VPN
UNSW began using GlobalProtect as its VPN service in Feb. 2020.
Unreviewed migration
UNSW began using GlobalProtect as its VPN service in Feb. 2020.
The guides to using it with Windows, MacOS and iOS are here.
With Linux, people at CSE successfully use this software and run: sudo -E gpclient --fix-openssl connect --hip --browser default ra.vpn.unsw.edu.au
CSE OpenVPN Service
Please use the UNSW VPN (above) where possible instead of the CSE OpenVPN service.
CSE runs a VPN using the OpenVPN software. This works on all major operating systems and distributions and has a relatively straightforward setup across the board. This permits access computers on CSE's server, trusted and untrusted subnetworks in a secure fashion from outside of the university.
With some special configuration it also permits you to access sites outside CSE as if you were on a computer within CSE (and UNSW). For instance, this allows you to access services that only respond to UNSW IP addresses.
Please read our guide to the CSE OpenVPN service.
Connecting to CSE Computers Using VNC
In the Finder select the “Go” menu and choose the “Connect To Server…” menu option. This will bring up a dialog box headed “Connect To Server” and in the top…
UniWide - UNSW Wireless Network
UniWide is the UNSW campus-wide wireless network for all staff and students, maintained by UNSW IT - contact them directly for support.