How does Husky ONnet work with UW?
Using Husky OnNet, you create a secure, encrypted connection to the UW network from within the ISP connection is created. HON assigns a UW network IP address to your computer or device and allows the UW network to “see” it as a local member and provide access.
What is the Husky ONnet VPN?
Husky OnNet is the branded name of the UW VPN service provided by UW-IT. The underlying technology is from F5 Networks; the apps are called F5 BIG-IP Edge client applications. Husky OnNet is available free for UW students, faculty and staff to download from UWare.
Can I use Husky ONnet to access restricted Department/unit network segments?
General access to the UW network via Husky OnNet is insufficient to access restricted department/unit network segments.
What happened to Husky and Cenovus?
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 04, 2021 -- Husky Energy is pleased to announce the transaction to strategically combine with Cenovus Energy has closed. The transaction was completed through a definitive arrangement agreement announced on October 25, 2020 under which Cenovus and Husky agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction.
Why Husky OnNet?
This refers to internal, non-public resources and applications unavailable to devices connecting from the internet at large. These include teaching and learning tools, research databases, financial applications, administrative applications, departmental servers, printers, desktops, subscription-based online journals, and more.
When do you need Husky OnNet?
You will need to use Husky OnNet (or another UW VPN) to remotely connect to resources on the UW network and those resources that are restricted to the UW network.
What is a VPN and how does Husky OnNet work?
If you try to connect remotely to the UW’s private network via a third-party internet service provider (ISP) like Comcast or CenturyLink, without first using Husky OnNet or another UW VPN your access will be denied. This is because your device was assigned an IP address on that ISP’s network, not on the UW’s network. What you need is the UW network to recognize your computer or device. That’s where Husky OnNet or another UW VPN comes in.
How long does Husky OnNet last?
Husky OnNet is not appropriate for use in the following situations: Any connection to the UW network that must persist beyond 72 continuous hours.
How long does a UW network need to be in use?
Any connection to the UW network that must persist beyond 72 continuous hours.
Does UW have a VPN?
There is also a VPN service for departments: The Husky OnNet Department (HON-D) service is available to UW department s/units that wish to allow connections for certain individuals from on- or off-campus locations to departmentally restricted network resources.
Is Husky OnNet free?
Husky OnNet is available free for UW students, faculty and staff to download from UWare.
