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Connecting to BSU from Off-Campus with Windows XP

         

Access Campus Resources Using VPN

Download, Install and Launch the Cisco VPN Client Software on a Windows Machine that is Off-Campus
Use the Cisco VPN client to access the Ball State network from off-campus. This software allows an off-campus computer have access to the same resources that it would have if it were on campus.

 

Ball State's Modem Pool

Connecting To The Ball State Modem Pool
Connect to the Ball State modem pool from off-campus.

 

The BSU Wireless Network Coverage Area
Setting Up a Wireless Network in Your Home

Please note:  The Ball State wireless network is a local area network that is intended to work on-campus and does not serve as an Internet service for students or University employees that live off-campus.

Wireless Coverage Area and Home Wireless Network 
This TechClip explains the coverage area of the BSU wireless network.  It then details what people living off-campus need to do to set up wireless access in their home.  Off-campus internet access is purchased through an Internet Service Provider. 


 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

Connecting to BSU from Off-Campus on a Mac

         

Access Campus Resources Using VPN 

Download and Install VPN on a Mac Running Tiger
Use Safari to download and install the VPN software on your Mac. This software allows an off-campus computer to perform as if it were on-campus.