WebVPN will use your built-in web browser to create a secure connection (a.k.a. "VPN tunnel") to the internal SBUMC network. In order to set this up, you will need a valid UHMC account with RemoteAccess privileges, and your computer will need to have the minimum system requirements below:

A. Account Requirements:

UHMC Domain Account

RemoteAccess Privileges

If you do not have the account requirements above, please visit the following website to apply:

http://infrastructure.uhmc.sunysb.edu/Helpdesk/forms.htm

B. Minimum System Requirements:

1. Operating System.

NOTE: Windows 7 is currently NOT supported. We are waiting for our VPN vendor for a system update... check back soon!

Windows Vista

Windows XP SP2 or higher

Mac OS X 10.3.2 or higher

2. Web Browser.

For Windows: Internet Explorer 6.x or higher, Firefox 2.x or higher

For Mac: Safari 1.1 or higher

3. Java.

JRE 6 or higher (To get the latest Java download, visit http://www.java.com)

4. Antivirus and Anti-Malware.

Your computer must have updated antivirus software and be free of malware (spyware, adware, etc.). Make sure to update these applications weekly and run regular scans on your computer.

Note: Please be aware that some anti-spyware applications block access to the hosts file on your computer. If you have issues connecting to WebVPN, please modify your anti-spyware settings or temporarily disable/shutoff this software to test.

5. Pop-Up Blocker.

Your computer must have its pop-up blocker(s) turned off or you must at least allow all pop-ups from *.uhmc.sunysb.edu in order for WebVPN to work properly. Pop-up blockers are usually built-in to most web browsers, add-on toolbars to web browsers, and may also be 3rd party software that you installed on your computer. Please be aware that you may have more than one pop-up blocker, so be sure to configure all of them accordingly.

6. Administrator Rights.

If you plan on using the Network Connect function (not a required feature but provides additional functionality), you will also need administrator rights on your computer in order to install the Network Connect client.

Ready to Connect?

If you already have a UHMC domain account with RemoteAccess privileges and your computer meets all the listed system requirements above, please continue to the Setup Instructions...