How do I connect to Lehigh systems from off-campus?
Since the Lehigh campus network is connected to the internet, it is possible to connect via that network to Lehigh systems from off-campus. However, to do so, for most systems, one must connect through our primary gateway server, which provides a service called a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Why Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)?
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) provides a wide variety of telehealth services to help patients and their families manage their health care and receive services when and where they need them most. As technology has advanced, the ways health care can be provided have changed and advanced too.
How does the Lehigh VPN work?
When a VPN connection is made between a client computer and the Lehigh VPN server, that computer essentially functions as if it were actually on-campus, inside the campus firewall that protects the campus network from the rest of the systems on the internet.
Is LVHN changing the remote log-in process?
LVHN is currently changing the remote log-in process; your screens may vary from those demonstrated. If you encounter problems AFTER following these instructions, please contact: LVHN I/S Support Center @ 610-402-8303 option 1. Enroll for 2-Factor Authentication
What is VPN in Lehigh University?
A VPN is a network system that makes a secure connection between a client computer (or device) at a remote location (such as a personal machine at home or off-campus) and a protected, private network (such as Lehigh's campus network) over an otherwise insecure public network (such as the internet). Data passed over the public network is ...
Why is Lehigh VPN encrypted?
Data passed over the public network is encapsulated and encrypted so that it can't be intercepted or tampered with. When a VPN connection is made between a client computer and the Lehigh VPN server, that computer essentially functions as if it were actually on-campus, inside the campus firewall that protects the campus network from the rest ...
Can you connect to Lehigh VPN?
Remote Connectivity - the Lehigh VPN. In This Section. Since the Lehigh campus network is connected to the internet, it is possible to connect via that network to Lehigh systems from off-campus. However, to do so, for most systems, one must connect through our primary gateway server, which provides a service called a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
