From the KnowledgeBase

Title:
Remote Access: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Synopsis:
University remote access services; how to connect off-campus

Solution:
To access University data and information services from off-campus, you will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). A wide variety of Internet access services are now offered for both residences and for travelers.

If you need Internet access at your residence or while traveling

Although OIT is not an Internet service provider, the links below detail many options available to you.

For information about high-speed Internet services available in the Princeton area, see Solution 9244. High-speed DSL, cable, and wireless broadband services are all available.

For information about dial-up services, see Solution 9222; these services are less expensive than high-speed services.

For information about Internet access options while traveling, see Solution 9857; these services may be most appropriate for those who dial in only occasionally or while traveling outside of the Princeton area.

If you are visiting Princeton, please see Solution 9692 for information on where to find Internet and e-mail access as a visitor to Princeton.

If you already have Internet access

How to read your e-mail
You can easily access your e-mail by using WebMail from any online computer, no matter the service.

How to access Princeton online resources
Some information services require an on-campus network connection for access or for proper functionality. In such cases, you can use VPN to "tunnel" into the campus network through an outside Internet connection. For details, see: www.princeton.edu/vpn.

How to access Library online resources
Users who have an Internet service provider other than OIT's remote access service and only want to access Library resources can connect using the Library Proxy Server, without having to configure VPN. See pulproxy.princeton.edu/connect for instructions.

OIT Remote Access Services

The OIT dial-in remote access services were discontinued on July 1, 2007. The services were initiated at a time when few alternatives were available. Today, with a wide variety of services being offered both in residences and for travelers, most members of the University community have chosen to use other faster, more inclusive and economical services. All three dial-in services (charged, 806-1000; charged low-speed, 258-0043; and non-charged, 258-0430) were discontinued.

For information about high-speed services available in the Princeton area, see http://kb.princeton.edu/9244; both cable and DSL services are available. For information about dial-up services, see http://kb.princeton.edu/9222; these services are less expensive than high-speed services and may be most appropriate for those who dial in only occasionally. If you have any questions, please contact the OIT Help Desk, helpdesk@princeton.edu, 8-HELP (4357).
Last Updated:
September 25, 2008

Solution ID:
2694