Connect to On-Campus Computer using Secure Shell (SSH)

The university Virtual Private Network (VPN) is required in order to connect to an on-campus workstation. Additionally, you must also have the computer name and/or IP address of the workstation you would like to connect to.

How to Get your IP address

:!: You must know your IP address or hostname prior to attempting to connect to your on-campus system remotely.

  1. Click on the Settings icon on the Ubuntu Dock

  2. In the System Settings window, click Network

    System Settings

  3. In the Network window, select the connected network device

  4. Your IP Address will be shown beside the entry marked IPv4 Address

    Network

How to Connect to the VPN

:!: You must install and configure the Cisco VPN client prior to attempting to connect to your on-campus system.

VPN Supported by University IT

GSU Instructional Innovation & Technology manages and supports the VPN network for the university. Information and support can be found at the Virtual Private Network web site.

Additional support may be found at:

  1. Start the Terminal application by going to Applications → Terminal or typing terminal into the app search

    Terminal in Launcher

  2. A dark window with a command prompt will appear

  3. Type in sudo apt install network-manager-openconnect-gnome, then press ENTER

  4. Confirm installation of OpenConnect by typing Y, then Press ENTER

  5. Once OpenConnect is installed, go to Settings → Network and on the right side under VPN, click the Plus Sign

    Network Settings

  6. Select Cisco AnyConnect Compatible VPN

    Create VPN Network

  7. In the Add VPN window…
    1. Under Name, type GSU
    2. Under VPN Protocol, select Cisco AnyConnect
    3. Under Gateway, type secureaccess.gsu.edu
    4. Click Add

      Configure VPN

  8. Turn on the VPN

    Enable VPN

  9. In the Connect to VPN window…
    1. Under Username, type your GSU Username
    2. Under Password, type your GSU Password
    3. Click Login

      Login to VPN

  10. You are now connected! To disconnect, turn off the VPN.

How to use Secure Shell (SSH)

  1. Start the Terminal application by going to Applications → Terminal or typing terminal into the app search

    Terminal in Launcher

  2. A dark window with a command prompt will appear

  3. Type in ssh username@computer, replacing username with your GSU Username and computer with the IP Address or hostname of the on-campus workstation, then press ENTER
    Example: jdoe23@10.50.123.45

  4. If this is your first time connecting, you may be asked to remember the key fingerprint. Type yes, then press ENTER

  5. Type in the password used to login to the on-campus Linux computer, then press ENTER

    Connected

  6. You are connected! To disconnect, type exit.

Need Assistance?

This technology or service is under the support of the Computer Science department. If you are having any technical issues with the system, please consult your professor. You may also report an issue to the help desk.

Open a Support Ticket

  • Last modified: 2023/01/22 05:53