Instructions for using VPN

Requirements

  • You need your UniAccount, which will function as your access to the dv-services provided by the university.
  • you have to install three certificates, provided on this websites after these informations
  • you have to install the Cisco AnyConnect software on your computer

Certificates for using VPN

Please make sure that you install all three certificates in order to avoid possible mistakes, when visiting the sites. If you installed the certificates in order to use eduroam, a second installation will not be necessary. 

The validation of these certificates will make sure that you're using the right connection and no imposter vpn is trying to steal your password/login information (phishing).

certificates for wireless / vpn (click to install):

If you click on the root-certificate and  the Uni Kassel CA certificate there will be a message saying that the certificate is already installed. This information is FALSE. Please click right on the certificate to download.

You need all three certificates to use the vpn client. On some operation systems the "Deutsche Telekom Wurzelzertifikat CA 2" (german telecom root-certificate) is already installed.