IS/IT Division
Using a VPN to connect to the computer network at Karlov
This page summarizes information for users who connect to the MFF UK network at Karlov using a VPN.
Features of VPN at Karlov
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use must be requested in advance at psik@matfyz.cuni.cz (we will include your login among those that can use the VPN)
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built on OpenVPN, clients are available for most major operating systems
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authentication using login and password from CAS (https://ldap.cuni.cz/)
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all traffic of the connected client redirected via NAT to the network at Karlov (from the outside, therefore, clients appear to have a public address from the Karlov, specifically vpn.karlov.mff.cuni.cz)
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the number of simultaneously connected clients per user is not limited
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traffic in the vpn is governed by the rules for the operation of the computer network at Karlov
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vpn traffic updates are communicated to users via mail distribution list
VPN connection settings
The graphical interfaces of the available client programs differ from each other, but the basic setup should be manageable according to the following overview:
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Authentication type:
Username/Pasword
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CA Certificate: capsikvpn-20221102.crt
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Username/Password:
according to CAS
(login, not the number) -
Server:
vpn.karlov.mff.cuni.cz
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Port:
1194
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Protocol:
UDP
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IP & DNS:
download from server
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Routing/IPv4:
all traffic through VPN
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Server name check in the certificate:
on
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Expect server certificate:
on
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MSS of TCP:
1300
Clients and sample configuration files
The sample configuration files are marked with the date and version of the last modification to make it easier to keep up to date.
Android
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Configuration: vpn.karlov-android-0-6-44-20221102_01.ovpn
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Recommended clients
iOS
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Configuration: vpn.karlov-ios-20221102_01.ovpn
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Recommended clients
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OpenVPN Connect (the configuration file is best sent to the iOS device via e-mail)
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OS X
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Configuration: vpn.karlov-osx-20221102_01.ovpn
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Recommended clients
MS Windows
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Configuratione: vpn.karlov-win-20221102_01.ovpn
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Recommended clients