Using Institute Software from Off-Campus

Overview

You can use most campus applications from off-campus, but, generally speaking, you will need to start up the campus VPN before running any of these applications. This includes software that Rensselaer has licensed but which requires users to obtain a license from the campus license servers. Licensing happens seamlessly on-campus, provided users are attached to the campus network.

Procedures

What applications require VPN to work correctly from off-campus

Here are some of the applications that will require the VPN in order to work correctly from off-campus:

• Altair HyperWorks
• Aspen
• GeoStudio
• LabVIEW
• MapInfo
• Maple
• Mathematica
• Matlab (before version 2012a)
• NX

How do I access campus software from off-campus

1. Before starting your application, you must install and configure the VPN.

1. 1. Instructions for installing and configuring the VPN can be found at https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360008783172-VPN-Connection-and-Installation  *please note students should connect to vpn.stu.rpi.edu

 2. Once the VPN has been activated, you may start your application normally.

3. To map a network drive to download software, it is necessary to start the VPN before mapping or accessing the download drive.
4. When mapping arc-fs4.win.rpi.edu\software, if you are not in the RPI Windows domain it may be necessary to enter your userID as win\[userID] rather than the standard [userID].

References/Links

https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360008783172-VPN-Connection-a

Last Reviewed: 20-Jan-2023