How to Access USNA Resources Remotely
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Conducting business from a remote location requires different levels of access. These levels range from Level I, resources that are available from an outside network such as the USNA public website and Gmail to Level III, access to resources that require a USNA IP address.
Instructions for accomplishing the different levels of access are provided below. If you require a level of access not listed here, or have a question please submit a Web Help Desk Ticket
( Click Here for instructions to submit a help ticket).
External
Internal
Midshipmen - VPN Authorised
External
Level I:
USNA resources available from off-site
Access to USNA systems such as Google Workspace (including Gmail, Google Meet and Google Classroom) Blackboard, AIS and Panapto.
This level of access is available from networks external to USNA such as your home WiFi.
A list of these applications is provided at this USNA public webpage.
Please note: YOU DO NOT NEED VPN ACCESS TO USE THESE PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE APPLICATIONS.
Internal
Level II:
Access to USNA Intranet (Internal-only) websites
Access to USNA Intranet websites that are not available using Level I access.
This includes the USNA internal Department websites, Library resources, MIDS, NSTAR and the IT Helpdesk application.
For Faculty:
Getting to these sites requires logging into the USNA VPN Website. A Remote User Agreement (RUA) must be submitted and approved before you may telework. (Access Instructions)
For Midshipmen:
Cisco VPN Authorized
Internal
Level III:
Access to resources that require USNA IP Address (Telnet, SSH)
Direct access to USNA internal resources including software that requires a USNA IP address is accomplished for authorized VPN users by downloading and connecting to the AnyConnect Client. (Instructions)
