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The Centre of Information Technology and Systems
The Centre of Information Technology and Systems

Virtual private networks (VPN)

By connecting to the VILNIUS TECH VPN network, you agree to comply with the Litnet network usage rules.

Failure to follow these rules will result in temporary blocking of your VPN account.

LitNet rules

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connects separate, remote computers or networks into one unified network over the internet.

The “virtual” aspect means the network is created through the internet rather than direct physical connections. The “private” aspect means the network is protected from unauthorised external access.

VPN technology allows an organisation to securely and quickly extend its computer network – for example, by including a home computer or another remote device via the internet.

All data traffic in a VPN is encrypted, protecting the user from unauthorised viewing of information.

VILNIUS TECH uses high-security SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network).

This technology applies stronger encryption and secure data transmission tunnels, giving the user the experience of working on the local university network regardless of their actual location.

IT Resources and Services Available via VPN

VILNIUS TECH offers the VPN service to access electronic resources at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. This service is available only to the university’s academic community.
When connected to the VPN service, all internet traffic from the user’s device is routed through the VILNIUS TECH computer network.

When connecting to the VPN service from a personal computer, users gain access to the following resources:

  • VILNIUS TECH Library subscribed databases;
  • VILNIUS TECH Publishing House electronic books;
  • VILNIUS TECH document management system;
  • VILNIUS TECH information systems;
  • Portal for licensed software used in studies;
  • Activation of university licences for Microsoft programs;
  • Administration of systems with restricted access.

Using VILNIUS TECH VPN on a Personal Computer

The VPN service can be used only after installing the appropriate VPN software on your computer.
VILNIUS TECH uses the FortiClient VPN program. It is installed by downloading the installation file.
Before installing this program, please read the instructions specific to the operating system on your computer.

If you encounter any problems or have questions, please contact the IT and Systems Centre Service Department. The team is ready to assist.

Contact information:

  • Telephone: (0 5) 274 4918 or internal extension 9918
  • Report issues via the helpdesk system: pagalba.vilniustech.lt