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Connect to Eduroam

Eduroam at Virginia Military Institute​

REMINDER

Everyone connecting to eduroam, either at VMI or at another institution, must abide by the policies of that institution.

Eduroam (Education Roaming) is a secure worldwide wireless access service that enables students, faculty, and staff to use their home institution’s credentials to connect to the Internet from any institution that participates in Eduroam.

Eduroam was developed for the international education and research community comprising of thousands of participating institutions in the US, Canada, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

How Does Eduroam Work?​

Eduroam allows you to use your VMI email address (username@vmi.edu) and password when on Post and when travelling to participating institutions. Individuals visiting VMI from another eduroam institution may use their home institution’s credentials to gain access to secure wireless internet while on the VMI Post.

Where is Eduroam Available?​

Eduroam is available at institutions in the US and in many countries around the world. Click here for a list of US participating Eduroam institutions or for a map of Eduroam deployment worldwide.

Connecting to Eduroam​

REMINDER

VMI cadets, faculty, and staff who plan to visit an institution that has eduroam can connect to eduroam at that institution using their VMI email address (username @ vmi.edu) and password. (Note: You must enter your full VMI email address when you log in.)

Instructions for PC

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  1. Select eduroam wifi SSID
  2. Enter your VMI email credentials (username @ vmi.edu) and password.

For employees who require access to network resources when off Post, both RDP and VPN access can be requested using the IT10 form, “Update or Renew Existing Computer Account,” available through Softdocs “Etrieve.” Valid business requirements for VPN access include:

  • Requiring access to a network device other than a computer (e.g., building automation controls)
  • Not having a local desktop computer on Post at VMI to remotely connect to (e.g., for those who only have a laptop with docking device)

Please note that the preferred method for faculty and staff to access VMI network resources from off-Post is for them to use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to remotely connect to their VMI-Provided desktop computer.

(Employees who only have a VMI issued laptop) and need the ability to remote back into VMI, VPN is recommended.

Remote Desktop Protocol\Connection (RDP) - Instructions for Windows OS​

  1. Launch Remote Desktop Connection on your local computer

  2. Click on the Show options

  3. Click on the Advanced tab then click settings under Connect from anywhere heading

    • Under Connection Settings
      • Click the radio button to select Use these RD Gateway server settings:
      • For Server name: type Remote.vmi.edu
      • For Logon method: select Ask for password from the drop down menu
      • Uncheck Bypass RD Gateway server for local addresses if checked
    • Under Logon settings
      • Click and enable the checkbox for Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer
    • Click OK

  1. Click the General tab
    • For Computer: in the textbox field type your VMI computer name
    • For User name: in the textbox field type your VMI username (VMI\Username)
    • Click Save under the Connection settings then click Connect

Note: Once the settings are stored by clicking save the above steps are no longer necesary

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To find your computer name Click the Windows Start > Settings > System > About.

Make sure you include the "VMI\" prefix when entering your username. Example: VMI\Bagginsb27

  1. If you recieve this dialog box check the box to the left of Don't ask me again for connections to this computer then click Connect

Remote Desktop Protocol\Connection (RDP) - Instructions for MacOS​

  1. Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app if not installed already from the Mac App Store

  2. Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop app and Click Add PC

  1. Enter PC name. Select drop-down menu next to Gateway and select Add Gateway. Enter remote.vmi.edu as Gateway name and select Add on Gateway Name Screen, then select Add on Add PC Screen.

  1. Right click the icon that looks like a screen and select Connect

  1. Enter your full VMI email address and password and select Continue

  1. Select Cotinue when prompted that certficate couldn't be verified.

Access VPN​

VPN Instructions PDF Download Link Here

If you are having issues with downloading the above you can also download the most current instructions by following the directions below

  1. Visit the IT Help Desk Work Order System to find most current instructions for VPN
  2. Enter your VMI username (eg: Bagginsb27) and password to login
  3. In the search field type VPN and click search (magnifying glass icon)

  1. Under FAQ click VPN Global Protect Client Installer to download the attachment to get the most current up to date instructions for VPN
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    If you are having issues with VPN please see under the Categories heading to submit an incident

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