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 Intranet E-mail Access WebCT Off-Campus Access |
Do You Want to Access the Intranet from an
Off-Campus Location?
Accessing the UAMS Intranet Off-Campus Using VPN2
| If you would like to access the UAMS Intranet from home or another off-campus location, it has become much easier. Using VPN2, you can access forms, policies, Webchart and other information that is available through the Intranet, but not normally accessible off-campus. Using VPN2, you are not required to have a separate RAS or VPN account. If you have a RAS account or VPN account, you can still access the Intranet as usual, but VPN2 provides another option that may be easier. The term VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. The VPN2.uams.edu website allows UAMS faculty, staff, and students to access the Intranet from off-campus using only their web browser. As an employee, student or, staff member of UAMS access to your Outlook e-mail off-campus is also available using your UAMS ID at http://webmail.uams.edu. The Intranet is a website designed for UAMS staff and students to browse for alerts and announcements, policies, news, phone directories, and much more useful information. By using VPN2, UAMS staff and employess can access the Intranet off-campus. |
NOTE: |
Client computers running Windows XP-SP2 MUST install this patch. Click here for more information |
Accessing the UAMS Intranet via VPN2
To Begin Set Up: Open Internet Explorer.
Type vpn2.uams.edu in the address bar
and push Enter. Answer Yes to Proceed.
Enter your UAMS domain name and password. (Note: do not enter uams\ before your logon name.) Select Sign In.
Select OK to the popup window blocker error.
Right click on the Pop-up blocked message (seen in red box) and choose Always Allow Pop-ups from this Site.
Select Yes to allow pop-ups from vpn2.uams.edu.
Select Yes to close this page.
At the top of the launch pad, you might be prompted to install required software.
Right Click in the highlighted area and select Install Activex Control. Select Install.
This is the UAMS VPN2 web interface. You can access the sites listed under "My Web."
“Launch Secure Connect” (outlined in red) to set up access to programs or systems directly.
After the install begins, you will see the error below. Select Continue Anyway.
During the install, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Select Yes.
After your computer restarts, open Internet Explorer. Type vpn2.uams.edu into the address bar and push Enter. Answer Yes to proceed. Enter your UAMS domain name and password. (Note: do not
enter UAMS\ before your logon name.) Select Sign
In. Select Yes to close this Window.
The UAMS VPN2 web interface is in view. You may launch applications directly from the start button or any shortcuts on your computer. Each system you access will prompt you for your UAMS\ user name and password.
Minimize the web interface; do not close it. You will see “Secure Connect” (blue and black checked icon) running in the right hand tray at the bottom of your screen. Each time you use Secure Connect, it will check for updates and reinstall if necessary, and it will automatically close the connection when you log out of the Launchpad.
To open the Launch Pad, right click the Secure Connect icon in system tray.
Use VPN2 to connect UAMS from only one location at a time. You can lock yourself out of the domain using multiple sessions of VPN2.
VPN2 will only accept a password of 16 characters or less.