Phasing Out PAL and VPN

I received an email this morning concerning the Purdue wireless network and vpn services. Specifically, the two services I use to connect my Linux laptop to the university network are being phased out. Looks like I'm going to have to find a new way.

You are receiving this message because ITaP logs show you 1) connect to the Purdue network using the old PAL wireless system, or 2) access vpn.purdue.edu for virtual private network (VPN) service when connecting from off campus. Faculty, staff and students need to change to alternatives to these services before May 13.

ITaP is retiring the original PAL system and vpn.purdue.edu May 13 because they rely on outdated hardware no longer produced and supported by the manufacturer. Both services also are less secure, slower and not as compatible with current equipment as the newer systems available at Purdue for more than four years.

For instructions on how to change to the newer PAL 2.0, and for VPN alternatives:

* Visit the Purdue Gold Answers online knowledge base and sign in using your Purdue Career Account user name and password.

* For PAL help, use the Gold Answers Find Answers box to search for PAL and select the link to the knowledge base article titled "What is PAL 2.0?"

* For VPN help, use the Find Answers box to search for VPN and select the link to the article titled "How do I connect to the Purdue VPN?"

* For further assistance, contact the ITaP Customer Service Center at 44000 or visit them in STEW G65.

For more information see http://www.itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/detail.cfm?NewsId=2319.

Gold Answers online knowledge base http://www.purdue.edu/goldanswers

Thank you,
ITaP Networks & Security