{"id":32,"date":"2025-07-11T21:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T21:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?post_type=docs&p=32"},"modified":"2025-07-11T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T21:08:26","password":"","slug":"virtual-private-network-vpn","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?docs=virtual-private-network-vpn","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Private Network (VPN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tags vpn<\/a>  remote<\/a>  virtual<\/a>  private<\/a>  network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. VPN allows for a virtual encrypted connection to UNLV’s network across the Internet. This link allows the transfer of information and data securely, giving access to campus resources that would otherwise be inaccessible. When connected to VPN, all Internet traffic is routed via the campus network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UNLV VPN is used by Faculty, Staff, and Students who need remote access to UNLV desktops on campus, as well as access to UNLV websites and systems that are not accessible from off campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting to VPN may cause slower Internet speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using the VPN, all network traffic on your device is routed to UNLV first<\/strong>, and then the Internet. This will likely cause your Internet speeds to drop and cause some pages to take longer to load as all traffic must pass through the UNLV network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting to the VPN is not required<\/strong> for the following tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n