What is the RWTH it center VPN?

What is the RWTH it center VPN?

With the VPN service, the IT Center makes it possible for users to access the RWTH network or parts of it from outside using a safe, encryped connection. Depending on the type of user, there are different scenarious of use.

Why am I not connected to RWTH Aachen’s network?

At this point, you should be connected to RWTH’s network. To test, you may try to access the IP server landing page (rob.arch.rwth-aachen.de), which is not accessible from the public internet. In case the link above did not work, then you are likely not connected.

How can I access RWTH network from outside?

The IT Center offers a secure and encrypted access to the RWTH network from outside. Depending on the user group there are different usage scenarios. After the end-user’s computer established a VPN connection (Virtual Private Network), an encrypted, so called “tunnel” between the computer and the VPN server is generated.

How can RWTH members access protected RWTH-internal resources?

In this way, RWTH members can access protected RWTH-internal resources from outside, e.g. during travel due to university business. Such resources can include University Library resources and hard- and software portals, for example. Also possible is the access to VPN IP areas at the institute network level.

How do I know if I am connected to RWTH’s network?

Use your TIM credentials: At this point, you should be connected to RWTH’s network. To test, you may try to access the IP server landing page (rob.arch.rwth-aachen.de), which is not accessible from the public internet. In case the link above did not work, then you are likely not connected.

What is an RWTH-internal IP address?

The user is assigned an RWTH-internal IP address for the duration of the session. In this way, RWTH members can access protected RWTH-internal resources from outside, e.g. during travel due to university business. Such resources can include University Library resources and hard- and software portals, for example.