VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a way of extending our internal network out to systems connected on the internet. Once connected via a VPN, a remote system appears to be connected locally to our network thereby getting all the facilities available to local users and avoiding blocks placed in intervening firewalls. All data passed via a VPN is encrypted.

All devices connecting to the Physics network this way MUST be running a supported version of Chrome OS or Android and have all application and operating system updates applied.
The terms and conditions specified in the Department of Physics Rules for Computer Use apply.

The VPN service in the Physics Department is provided by

• VPN.PHYSICS.OX.AC.UK.

The service is now based on SSL VPN using the Fortinet client.
(Mac's also have the option of using a pre installed Cisco client that uses the IPSec protocol, but the SSL option is preferred.)

There are some instructions for using VPN to Physics from different platforms.

macOS Fortigate VPN

The Fortinet client is available to download from the physics self service app. Once installed the configuration details can be found here.


All devices connecting to the Physics network this way MUST be running a supported version of macOS and have all application and operating system updates applied, running a Firewall, running Antivirus Software - with up to date virus definitions and running Spyware detection.

VPN settings for Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 and Debian 12

These are settings for vpn4.physics.ox.ac.uk