VPN

VPN Client for students - Windows

To use this service you need a @deec.uc.pt or @student.uc.pt account

Installation

To download OpenVPN just go here, and below you will find the respective download

Then, perform the respective installation







Configuration

For your configuration, you should download DEEC-Alunos.ovpn and move it to  “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config”.

Connection

To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.

To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.



DEEC VPN Client - Windows

To use this service you need a @deec.uc.pt or @student.uc.pt account

OpenVPN Profiles

Installation

To download OpenVPN just go here, and below you will find the respective download.

Then, perform the respective installation.







Configuration

Move the OpenVPN profile to “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config”.

Connection

To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.

To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.

VPN Client for teachers and researchers - Ubuntu

To use this service you need a @deec.uc.pt account!

Installation

Install OpenVPN network manager by entering (copy/paste) into the terminal

sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome

When the installation is complete, restart the network-manager service

systemctl restart NetworkManager

Configuration

Download the OpenVPN profile: DEEC.ovpn

Go to the Network Manager and under VPN, click the "+" button

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Click "Import from file..." and select the .ovpn file I've downloaded

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Input your credentials and click "Add"

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Connection

Finally select the network manager icon, go to VPN Connections and select the created VPN.

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VPN Client for teachers and researchers - Android

To use this service you need a @deec.uc.pt account!

OpenVPN Installation, Configuration and Execution Manual on Android

Introduction:

This document will present, step by step, the installation, configuration and execution of OpenVPN on Android operating systems.

Preparation:

Before starting the installation and configuration of OpenVPN on your SmartPhone, you should check the following point:
  • Have an account for the configuration of OpenVPN, which is requested from the Management Office of the Computer Network

To download OpenVPN just go to the Google Store and download the following application “OpenVPN Connect – Fast & Saf SSL VPN Client”.





Configuration and Execution:

For your configuration, you must download the DEEC.ovpn file. Then go to “OVPN Profile”.



Go to the file directory, select it and do "Import".


To finish, you will have to insert the credentials obtained by the Management Office of the Computer Network and make "ADD".


VPN Client for teachers and researchers - iOS

To use this service you need a @deec.uc.pt account!

OpenVPN Installation, Configuration and Execution Manual on iOS

Introdution:

This document will present, step by step, the installation, configuration and execution of OpenVPN on the iOS operating system.


Preparation:

Before starting the installation and configuration of OpenVPN on your iPhone, you should check the following point:

  • Have an account for configuring the VPN, which is requested at the Computer Network Management office.


Installation:

To download OpenVPN just go to the AppStore and download the following application “OpenVPN Connect”.



Configuation:

For your configuration, you must download the DEEC.ovpn. Then, open the application, select the “OVPN Profile” option and accept the policies.

To add the ovpn file, just open the Files application, go to the downloaded file's directory and open it with OpenVPN.






Execution:
Finally, select “ADD” and enter the credentials and select “ADD” again. If you want, you can change the Title to an easier name to identify to the DEEC VPN.