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VPN Connection (Oamk staff’s guide)

– 19.9.2022

VPN connection VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution that enables the workers to reach the organizations network securely from the insecure public network. This enables e.g. remote work from home or traveling. The VPN uses “virtual” connections that are routed through the Internet from the organization’s private network to the employee: Both parts […]

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VPN for Oamk students

– 19.9.2022

VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution to reach a private network and its resources over public networks securely. In other words, as a student of Oamk you can reach your home directory at school also from your home, instead of e.g. having to move around your files with USB memory sticks. While using […]

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Eduvpn profile creating (OAMK)

– 2.9.2022

The use of OpenVPN Connect client for remote connections of Oamk requires the creation of a personal eduvpn-profile file and importing it to VPN client in the computer. First create the profile file, download it to your computer and then import it to OpenVPN client. Only after that the client will be ready for use. NOTE! […]

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FortiClient installation and VPN connection

– 1.9.2022

Install FortiClient on the computer, tablet or phone on which you want to use a secure VPN connection to university or OAMK services outside the campus network. As an alternative to FortiClient, you can use OpenVPN together with the eduvpn profile. The contents of this instruction: FortiClient installation and use in different operating systems: Windows […]

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VPN Portal (UO)

– 2.3.2022

NOTE! The old VPN Portal sa.oulu.fi is not available any more! Also, the Pulse Secure client is no longer in use.  To continue using a secure VPN connection, install a VPN Client OpenVPN Connect or FortiClient on your computer. The sa.oulu.fi portal will be replaced by the vpn.oulu.fi portal, which offers services Terveysportti and Oppiportti. […]

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Remote Desktops (UO)

– 14.12.2021

From remote servers, you can use software licensed by the university on your own devices in the same way as on university workstations. You can use the remote desktops that you have access to for your studies or work. The services described here are for students and staff of the University of Oulu. When working […]

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OpenVPN client installing instructions

– 22.11.2021

Using OpenVPN client for remote connections of the university or Oamk services requires you to perform the following prior actions: First, create an eduvpn profile file. Instruction for the university: Eduvpn profile creating (UO) and for OAMK: Eduvpn profile creating (OAMK) Download the profile file to your computer, e.g. Download folder. If your own device […]

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Creating Eduvpn profile (UO)

– 17.11.2021

The use of Open VPN Connect client for remote connections of the university requires the creation of a personal eduvpn-profile file and importing it to VPN client in the computer. First create the profile file, download it to your computer and then import it to OpenVPN client. NOTE! Your Eduvpn profile is valid for two […]

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VPN info for travellers and users of wireless networks

– 30.4.2020

In computer networks, the data is divided in smaller packets so the information can be transported. From these packets, it is possible to indicate where the packet is coming from and where it is going to. Information is very often available in plain language, and anyone along the transfer will be able to see the data as it […]

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The wireless networks available to university students and staff at Oamk

– 20.7.2018

On the Oamk campuses, you can typically find these three wireless networks: KK (=Oamk’s own network), Eduroam and panOULU. Always use KK when possible. That is the easiest option: You don’t need a VPN connection when you are already inside the Oamk’s own network. When you need to use Oamk’s web-based services, we recommend you should […]

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