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What Happened to Proxy?
On June 15th, 2007, UCR ceased operation of the proxy service for off campus resources due to security concerns. In its place, VPN has been selected for its added security and ease of use. UCR offers VPN in two forms, WebVPN, which doesn't require any additional software to use, and Client VPN, which offers greater access to campus resources.
WebVPN
Computing
& Communications and the UCR Libraries have collaborated to offer
WebVPN as a new, lightweight access solution for users off-campus.
WebVPN allows student, faculty and staff users to access web-based
resources through a secure browser session, as if they were on campus. Importantly, WebVPN does not require the installation of any client software. This
makes it ideal for use on public computers, or for users who do not
wish to install extra software on their home computers. Because of its
simplicity, Computing & Communications recommends WebVPN for
off-campus access of most web-based resources that require a campus
presence. Please note, however, that WebVPN does not allow access to non-web-based resources.
Client VPN
UCR has offered client-based VPN services for several years. Client VPN functions through software installed by the user on their computer, and establishes a secure tunnel between the user's computer and the campus network. This connection gives access to university computing resources, including those not available through a browser, from off-campus. Client VPN has the disadvantage of requiring the installation of specific software, but should be utilized in specific access situations (such as non web-based resources, for a list of resources that currently do not work with WebVPN, and thus require the use of client VPN, click here). If you need assistance installing the client VPN software please visit the "Installing Client VPN" page of this site for detailed instructions or contact the help desk.