Using the UCI WebVPN
Summary: WebVPN is a Web based version of the VPN. With it you can connect to UCI restricted Web sites.
When accessing Web sites, this is the recommended tool. The "Application Access" function is not enabled. If you need to access restricted UCI resources other than Web pages, please use the Cisco VPN clients provided by OIT.
A few web sites do not work with the WebVPN. If you cannot access a site via the WebVPN, please use Software VPN.
Things To Note with the WebVPN
- Application Access is not functional. Do not use this link.
- Use the provided links to browse to pages or the WebVPN interface to type in Web addresses (URLs).
- If you have more robust needs, try the Cisco VPN clients.
- Please disconnect from the WebVPN before using the Internet for non University business.
Before You Begin
The WebVPN service is a clientless, Web-based version of VPN, built to be compatible with as many different computers as possible. However, there are a few basic requirements:
- A connection to the Internet
- Cookies enabled on browser
- A WebVPN supported Web browser. Most recent browsers
should work. However, the following browsers have been verified for
WebVPN:
Microsoft Windows Macintosh OS X Linux Solaris Internet Explorer version 7
Firefox 3.xSafari 3.x
Firefox 3.xFirefox 3.x Firefox 3.x
WebVPN Basics
Do
not use the WebVPN service to connect to banking, financial, or other Web pages
where you have to enter personal information (name, address, social security
number, banking login and password, etc). The WebVPN service intercepts any
certificates from the Web site, which prevents your browser from checking the
certificates for validity.
- Using your Web browser, go to https://vpn.nacs.uci.edu
- Login with your UCInetID and password. Click Login.
- In the WebVPN window, you may choose a Library resource from the Web Bookmarks list or type in an address in the Address field.
( This will connect through UCI's VPN allowing you to access UCI restricted resources and encrypting the network traffic. )
Note: Only Web pages browsed from the UCI Library Online Resources link or entered in the provided "Enter Web Address" fields use the WebVPN.
- If you clicked the UCI Library Online Resources link,
you will see the following page. Browse to the resource you need or use the
Search feature. If you need help, you can use the "Ask a Librarian" feature.
Note: The Library Web page is being passed through the WebVPN, as shown in the address bar. The browser toolbar will be in the right top corner. See more information on the Browser toolbar below. - If you typed in a Web address, the Web site you requested will appear in
your browser window. If you look at the address bar in your browser, you
will notice that the address is being passed through UCI's VPN.
The browser toolbar will also appear in the right corner of the browser window.
- To visit another restricted site, click the Go To Address button in the browser toolbar. If you type in a Web address directly in the browsers's address field you will be logged out of the WebVPN.
- When you are done using the WebVPN, click the Exit icon [ X ] to log out.
WebVPN Toolbars
The WebVPN has two types of toolbars. One is visible in the browser window and the other is a "Floating Toolbar" that sits in a different browser window.
Browser Toolbar
This toolbar is always visible in the browser window when using the WebVPN.
It defaults to the right side. By clicking on the arrows 
you can move it to the left.
WebVPN Browser Toolbar
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Moves the toolbar from the right portion of the browser window to the left and back again. |
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Opens a window to allow you to type in a new Web Address (URL) |
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Takes you back to the WebVPN home page. |
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Logs you out of the WebVPN. |
If you have any questions or need help, please call the OIT Response Center at (949) 824-2222.
