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U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use the VPN from home?

Services such as Microsoft Exchange and Windows file sharing are not always available to off-campus computers, without a U-M IP address. Typically, the users affected are those who are connecting from home, using a commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP).

In order to be able to use services like Exchange from home, you must use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) client. Connecting with the Cisco VPN Client will give you a U-M IP address so that you may access these services.

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