Using SSL-VPN
This page explains how to get off-campus access to the Tokyo Institute of Technology network over SSL-VPN.
- Disable the Pop-up Blocker.
- Electronic journals are accessible to full-time instructors, part-time instructors, and students only. You cannot use an Access card to access electronic journals.
- Note that the system will apply usage restrictions if it detects file conversion software transmissions while the connection is active.
Contents
- Supported operating systems/browsers
- Procedures for Windows
- Procedures for macOS
- Procedures for iOS/Android
- Ports that can be used for an SSL-VPN connection
1. Supported operating systems/browsers
Operating System (OS) | Browser | Notes |
---|---|---|
Windows 7, 8, 10 | Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox | Edge(Windows10) is not supported* |
macOS | Safari, Chrome, Firefox | May not be supported depending on OS versions |
iOS/Android | - | Installing F5 Access application is needed May not be supported depending on OS versions |
*Edge is not available. Please use IE; Start>All applications>Windows Accessories
IE (Available)
Edge (Not Available)
2. Procedures for Windows
*Note that the pictures would be different from actual ones.- Click the "Campus Network SSL-VPN" button which is located under General Systems in the menu.
- Then, you will see a password prompt. Re-enter your password here which is used for logging into the Portal.
- When you see the menu like the following picture, click "Network-Access-XXXXXX".
- If you use this feature for the first time, you will need to install the necessary plugins.
Please click "Download".
Click the "Run" and "Continue" buttons as following the instructions.
When the installation completes, please click "Click here".
Click the "Allow" button as following the instruction.
Please click "Add this site to...".
- When you see the "Connected" message at the top left corner of the screen, your connection is complete.
*Do not close this display window until you are done with your SSL-VPN connection.
To access electronic journals, use a new window (or tab) to open the library website (http://www.libra.titech.ac.jp/).
- When you finish using SSL-VPN connection, click the "Disconnect" button at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Procedures for macOS
*Note that the pictures would be different from actual ones.- Click the "Campus Network SSL-VPN" button which is located under General Systems in the menu.
- Then, you will see a password prompt. Re-enter your password here which is used for logging into the Portal.
- When you see the menu like the following picture, click "Network-Access-XXXXXX".
- Click the "Start" button if you use this feature for the first time.
Click the "Download" button and run "mac_f5vpn.pkg".
Mount the pkg file and hold down the Control key, click, and select "Open".
Click the "Continue" and "Install" buttons as following the instructions.
Please enter the password which is used for logging into Mac.
Click the "Close" button as following the instruction.
When the installation is done, please click "Click here".
- Click the "Allow" button as following the instruction.
- Choose "Always allow VPN connection from this site".
- When you see the "Connected" message at the top left corner of the screen, your connection is complete.
*Do not close this display window until you are done with your SSL-VPN connection.
To access electronic journals, use a new window (or tab) to open the library website (http://www.libra.titech.ac.jp/).
- When you finish using SSL-VPN, click the "Disconnect" button at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Procedures for iOS/Android
*Note that the pictures would be different from actual ones.- Install the "F5 Access" application.
- Open the "F5 Access" app, and click "Add New".
- Click "Add Configuration".
- Edit the Configure as the following information. When you finish editing, click "save".
- Description: Tokyo Tech
- Server: https://apm.nap.gsic.titech.ac.jp
- Web Logon: ON
- Click "Allow".
- Turn on the "Connection" button.
- You will be taken to the Portal top to log in to the Portal as usual.
- When you see "Connected" in "Status", it means your device is successfully connected.
- When you finish using SSL-VPN, please turn off the "Connection" button.
5. Ports that can be used for an SSL-VPN connection
The ports that can be currently used for an SSL-VPN connection are as follows.
Protocol | Port |
---|---|
TCP | 22 |
TCP | 25 |
TCP | 80 |
TCP | 443 |
TCP | 465 |
TCP | 993 |
TCP | 995 |