Virtual Private Network (VPN)

To register for VPN access:

1. Go to https://soc.rutgers.edu/vpn/
2. Select Service Activation
3. 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.
      • https://support.office.com/en-us/article/do-you-need-help-locating-your-computer-name-00384381-8aa9-4398-b81b-475f09fed618
    • 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
  • • 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.