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VPN Setup Guidelines

The document provides instructions for connecting to the NUST VPN in order to access the HEC Digital Library resources from off-campus. It outlines 4 steps: 1) getting started by accessing network settings, 2) configuring the PPTP connection with server address and VPN type, 3) entering username and password credentials, and 4) enabling the VPN connection. It also addresses common issues like blocked VPN ports and provides contact information for technical support.

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VPN Setup Guidelines

The document provides instructions for connecting to the NUST VPN in order to access the HEC Digital Library resources from off-campus. It outlines 4 steps: 1) getting started by accessing network settings, 2) configuring the PPTP connection with server address and VPN type, 3) entering username and password credentials, and 4) enabling the VPN connection. It also addresses common issues like blocked VPN ports and provides contact information for technical support.

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CREATION DATE: 15 AUGUST 2018 VERSION 1.

Login Guide
NUST VPN Connection Guide (For Digital Library Access)

To facilitate students, faculty and administrative staff, Information and Communication


Technology (ICT) Directorate establish Off-Campus Virtual Private Network (VPN) facility for
access to HEC Digital Library (DL) resources of HEC using any their home Internet or mobile
hotspot.

Important! Before moving forward, please make sure that VPN ports are open from your
home Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Mobile ISP. Call respective helpline of your ISP to
get VPN ports unblocked.

Procedure: For establishing VPN, please make sure that you know your assigned Active
Directory or CMS Login ID and Password. In case of any issue, please contact ICT Directorate
Support Team.

Step 1: Getting Started

From your desktop screen, click on the Network icon which can be found at the bottom
right hand corner of your screen and click on Network Settings.

Navigate to VPN and click on Add A VPN Connection.

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Step 2: PPTP Connection Configuration

On the VPN Connection Configurations page, enter the VPN details as below:

VPN provider: Windows (built-in)

Connection name: Digital Library

Server name or address: vpn.nust.edu.pk

VPN type: Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

Step 3: VPN Username and Password

Enter your account details in the selection box as below:

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Type of sign-in info: User name and password

User name: Your Active Directory / CMS Username

Password: Your Active Directory / CMS Password

Tick Remember my sign-in info if you wish to have the details saved in the system and click
on Save.

You should now be able to see the Digital Library icon in the VPN section.

Step 4: Enabling VPN Connection

Select the VPN connection that you have just created and click on Connect.

The VPN will now attempt to connect to our service and if successful, the VPN status will
change to Connected.

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You should also be able to see the status of the VPN connection from the Network icon on
your taskbar.

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FAQs

1. From where I get a support, in case of any technical issue?

You may contact ICT Directorate helpdesk at Ext: 1144 during office hours i.e. 0900 to
1700 hrs or send an email to [email protected], highlighting issue encounter along
with your name, designation/ Student ID, School/Directorate and contact number.

2. You tried to connect VPN and encountered and following error message.

Your VPN ports are blocked. Contact helpline of your ISP and respective helpline of and
get VPN ports unblocked.

3. If I encounter to connect VPN and following error message appears.

You may contact ICT Directorate Helpdesk for Assistance.

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