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The Host Checker is part of UNH's VPN system. It is an additional component to the Pulse Secure client. Its function is to assess the secure posture of the connecting client computer. In doing so, it will check for the existence of certain programs, settings, and configurations. VPN - Virtual Private Networking VPN is a method of creating an encrypted tunnel for your network communications between a client machine and a remote network. In essence what this means is you can make your machine at home behave as if it were on the UNH network. The VPN.uh.edu service tends to get the majority of connections. If you encounter problems accessing the VPN.uh.edu, it may be because it is at the maximum number of clients. The Full-VPN.uh.edu gets much fewer connection and may be more available. Please also note the differences in VPN use, listed in the examples following: Examples. Needs VPN: Using the UNH VPN It is not necessary to use the UNH Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access library resources from off-campus. However, if you do use the VPN, it requires configuration to access library resources. Privacy Reclaimed: Use a VPN When Computing at Home or On the Go April 12, 2017, by UNH IT Staff You can protect your internet privacy with a couple of preventative measures. A VPN (“Virtual Private Network” ) is a service that gives you an opportunity to access internet resources using an IP address allocated to a VPN server on our side. You establish a secure connection between your device (laptop, computer, router, TV, server, etc) to our VPN endpoint. The three options for being connected are 1) a wired Ethernet connection on the UNH campus, 2) the UNH-Secure wireless network on campus, and 3) a connection via the UNH VPN service if you are off campus.

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What is a VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. On some networks like the UNHM there are things that can only be accessed from inside the network. When inside the building you are "inside" the network but from home or another at another location you have to be routed in to the network. The UNH-Public network is limited-access and intended for guests and first-time users registering on the UNH network. Access is limited to Web and VPN traffic only. For more information from UNH IT on using the UNH wireless network, see the WIFI FAQ page. Connect using your UNH username and password. Note: If you're still having difficulty installing Pulse Secure on Windows, use the Juniper Installer Service found under Downloads » Pulse Secure - Production and follow the instructions above. Will Pulse give me the access I need, even though there is only one VPN? Yes. State of New Hampshire VPN Guide What is a Virtual Private Network Describes the three common types of VPN access, client, clientless, and portal along with their similarities and differences.

The UNH-Public network is limited-access and intended for guests and first-time users registering on the UNH network. Access is limited to Web and VPN traffic only. For more information from UNH IT on using the UNH wireless network, see the WIFI FAQ page.

The Host Checker is part of UNH's VPN system. It is an additional component to the Pulse Secure client. Its function is to assess the secure posture of the connecting client computer. In doing so, it will check for the existence of certain programs, settings, and configurations. VPN - Virtual Private Networking VPN is a method of creating an encrypted tunnel for your network communications between a client machine and a remote network. In essence what this means is you can make your machine at home behave as if it were on the UNH network. The VPN.uh.edu service tends to get the majority of connections. If you encounter problems accessing the VPN.uh.edu, it may be because it is at the maximum number of clients. The Full-VPN.uh.edu gets much fewer connection and may be more available. Please also note the differences in VPN use, listed in the examples following: Examples. Needs VPN: Using the UNH VPN It is not necessary to use the UNH Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access library resources from off-campus. However, if you do use the VPN, it requires configuration to access library resources. Privacy Reclaimed: Use a VPN When Computing at Home or On the Go April 12, 2017, by UNH IT Staff You can protect your internet privacy with a couple of preventative measures. A VPN (“Virtual Private Network” ) is a service that gives you an opportunity to access internet resources using an IP address allocated to a VPN server on our side. You establish a secure connection between your device (laptop, computer, router, TV, server, etc) to our VPN endpoint. The three options for being connected are 1) a wired Ethernet connection on the UNH campus, 2) the UNH-Secure wireless network on campus, and 3) a connection via the UNH VPN service if you are off campus.