College internet access
If your College operates a commercial broadband link in addition to the University internet connection, the commercial network is preferred for any domestic (i.e. non study-related) internet usage.
To access the internet through the University network, you will be required to change your computer settings to use the university's proxy. Also if you would like to use other software on the internet such as Skype, MSN, iTunes, and eTax. Then you will also need to setup the VPN client.
Setup guide for OSX 10.6.x - 10.7.x (Snow Leopard and Lion)
Setup guide for OSX 10.4.x - 10.5.x (Tiger and Leopard)
Setup guide for Windows (All)
Conditions for using the University internet service
You can use the internet to access University resources and limited minor and personal incidental use. Use of the University's internet service is governed by the University's Code of Conduct and Conditions of Use as outlined in the Information and Communication Technology Resources Policy of the University of Sydney.
Setup guide for OSX 10.6.x - 10.7.x (Snow Leopard and Lion)
Please follow the OSX 10.6.x - 10.7.x college PDF setup guide.
If you require further assistance please contact the ICT Helpdesk on (02) 935 16000.
1: Enter the University proxy settings in your computer
Please follow the proxy settings guide to put the proxy settings into your computer.
2: Install the Cisco VPN client
The VPN client provides a secure way for all students and staff to connect to the University's wireless network. For more information on the VPN client please click here
A quick installation method is listed below:
- Go to https://vpn.usyd.edu.au
- Select the GROUP oncampus
- The USERNAME is your UniKey ending with "!10". Eg. abcd1234!10
- The PASSWORD is your UniKey password
- Click Login
The Cisco VPN client will now begin installing on your computer. This may take a few moments. When you have successfully installed VPN client you will automatically be connected to the VPN network and this tray icon will be displayed in the bottom right of the screen for Windows or top right of the screen for Macintosh OSX:
To disconnect from the VPN right click on this icon, and select Disconnect.
If you require further assistance please contact the ICT Helpdesk on (02) 935 16000.