Connecting to university network from off-campus

University account holders (students, staff/faculty) are able to establish a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection using a client software. Many resources, e.g. special library services, are only available while connected to the university network. The VPN requires an active internet connection and uses encryption and security mechanisms.

VPN access will be granted automatically for students, after completing immatriculation.

For staff/faculty accounts created after 25.02.2009, VPN access is automatically activated. You have to request VPN access if your account is older, by sending a service request via the "Call Center Database [CCDB]" or via the online form on the web site. An active MUonline account is required!

Please, be aware of the network security policies for remote access connections, before using VPN access (see below). Your account will be suspended as a result of any violation of these policies;  see also: Terms of Use.

Following downloads are only available for students and staff/faculty with an active account.
Username faculty/staff: employee-number (Please note: the password is not obligatory your MUonline or email account password).
Username students: matriculation number (MUonline password).

Installation/Configuration guides:

• Windows 32bit
• Windows 64bit
• Linux
• MacOSX

VPN client software:

• Windows 32bit
• Windows 64bit
• Linux 32bit
• Linux 64bit
• MacOSX
• Solaris

VPN connection profile:

Profile reproduction and distribution to any other user is forbidden!

• Staff/Faculty
• Students

Network security policies for remote access connections:

For remote access (via VPN, etc..) to the university network please notice:

• Keep your operating system up-to-date with the newest security updates.
• Keep your antivirus software up-to-date. Protect your computer from viruses and spyware with the newest antivirus technology and newest antivirus definitions.
• Its not allowed to activate the VPN client and connect remotely if any kind of file sharing software (P2P ..), or similar programs are running.
• Its forbidden to give anyone else your User access data and configuration files!
• During an active remote connection no other person is allowed to use this connection! You have to disconnect first!

NOTE: Please change the proxy settings if you encounter database difficulties or problems with full text online journals.

• Proxy settings (pdf) - information is not yet available in english