Chemistry VPN Services

The Chemistry VPN Service is for remote access to the Chemistry network from off-site (i.e. home or out on travel.) The VPN will provide a safe and secure connection to all the resources inside the Chemistry Network. Be advised that the Chemistry VPN Service only secures traffic destined for Chemistry Network IP addresses, but you will able to access the outside resources, just not in a secure VPN Tunnel.

You will need a Chemistry Account with Wireless Networking Privileges enabled. Please go to http://www.chem.psu.edu/helpdesk to request a Chemistry Account and VPN Service Privileges.

We suggest that you the Cisco VPN client available from Penn State at https://downloads.its.psu.edu. We will only to be able to assist you in using this client. If you are having trouble installing the VPN software please call the ITS helpdesk and they should be able to assist you.

Open the Cisco VPN Client for the Start Menu.
Click on New and enter the settings below

Connection Entry:  Chemistry
Description:  PSU Dept of Chemistry VPN Service
Host : vpn.chem.psu.edu

Group Authentication Should be checked:
Name : itadmin
Password : chemistryit

Choose the Chemistry connection and connect. You will have to enter your Chemistry Network Credentials to log in.

You cannot use the Chemistry VPN services while inside any of the Chemistry Networks.

Chemistry VPN services are not for wireless access.

If you have any questions or problem please call the Chemistry Helpdesk at 863-2123.