Virtual Private Network (VPN)
To register for VPN access:
- Go to https://soc.rutgers.edu/vpn/
- Select Service Activation
- Access is granted automatically
To download the VPN client use this link.
https://vpn.rutgers.edu
For detailed instructions on how to install VPN, click on the link below:
http://soc.rutgers.edu/vpn
The VPN client allows continual access to clinical applications and Rutgers resources
- Clinical applications – for example Centricity EMR and IDX
- Network file share – for example H drive (home), J drive (shared drive) and restricted drives.
User Scenarios
Scenario 1
If the employee has a Rutgers issued laptop, he or she will have the ability to access all work related data once connected to VPN:
- Email
- Calendar
- Network drives
- Clinical Applications, ie..Centricity and IDX
Scenario 2
If an employee does not have a Rutgers issued laptop and will use their personal computer:
- Download VPN client at https://vpn.rutgers.edu
- To access the data on your work computer
- Connect to VPN
- Use remote desktop connection client to connect to your work computer
- A window will appear and prompt for computer name
- NOTE: You need to know the computer for the device at work. Link provides instructions on how to gather this on Windows and Macs.
- After computer name is entered, you will be prompted for your core credentials
- Once connected, this will grant you access all pertinent data you utilize while in the office.
- Scenario 3
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- If the department requires additional computers for home access:
- Send an email to ruware@oit.rutgers.edu
- RWJMS established hardware standards with RuWare and everyone will receive the approved requirements.