Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
A VPN is a secured private network connection built on top of publicly accessible infrastructure. The VPN provides an alternative to using the proxy server for remote access to campus resources as well as a secure method to authenticate to the campus wireless network. In addition to using the BOL-provided Cisco VPN client, users may use the built-in VPN client (PPTP) in Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
Look for the UCLA Wireless sign for indication that you are in the coverage area. 
Cisco VPN Client
The old Cisco 5000 VPN concentrator, referred to as legacy.vpn.ucla.edu was decommissioned on June 30th, 2005. The current VPN server is the Cisco 3030 VPN concentrator. If you used the old Cisco 5000 VPN Client, you will need to download a new VPN Client below. Export of the Cisco VPN Client, which contains restricted cryptographic software, is strictly prohibited without Cisco's consent. Please see the Cisco Contract Compliance Provisions for more information.
NOTE: If you are using an Intel-based Macintosh, you must download the Universal Binary below.
Please choose the operating system in order to download the appropriate software:
Supported operating systems
| Operating System | VPN Client installation file | Size | Configuration Instructions |
| Windows Vista | vpnwin_5.0.02.0090.exe | 10.2MB | Configuration |
| Windows XP/2000 (incompatible w/Vista) |
vpnwin-4801.exe | 8.2MB | Configuration |
| Windows 98/ME | vpnwin-4700.exe | 7.6MB | Configuration |
| Windows NT | vpnwin-4604.exe | 10.4MB | Configuration |
| Mac OS X Universal Binary (10.4 or higher required) |
vpnmac-4.9.01.0100.dmg.gz | 14.5MB | Configuration |
| Mac OS X Power PC CPU | vpnmac-480.dmg.gz | 8.1MB | Configuration |
Unsupported operating systems
Although software is provided for the following operating systems and is known to work, no technical support is provided.
| Operating System | VPN Client installation file | Size |
| Linux 2.2.x/2.4.x/2.6.x | vpnlinux-47.tar.gz | 1.3MB |
| Solaris | vpnsolaris-40.tar.Z | 2.7MB |
PCF File
If you just need the PCF file you can download it here (right-click to save file to your computer) :
UCLAVPN.zip
Built-in VPN Client using PPTP
If you would like to use your operating system's built-in VPN Client using Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), please visit:
VPN Configuration for Mobile Devices
Wireless access is available for some mobile devices with built-in VPN software. For further details, please visit:
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any problems setting up the VPN client, first visit our FAQ at:
You can contact us with any questions at (310)267-HELP (4357) option 1, or at consult@ucla.edu.