Using the VPN to Access the Law Library’s Electronic Resources

The VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be used to access the Law Library’s electronic resources remotely or on the wireless network.  Below are instructions for individuals on the Cougarnet domain to configure the VPN client.  Note that access to the LawLibrary VPN configuration file is restricted to users within the UHLC community on the Cougarnet domain. Make sure to get the most current version of both the client and the law library configuation.

1.  Install the VPN Client. If you have not yet installed the VPN client on your computer, follow the instructions on the VPN Installation page.

2.  Download the LawLibrary configuration file. Download the LawLibrary configuration file. After downloading the file, you need to "unzip" the file onto your desk top.

Your computer may be able to unzip the file. To determine if your computer can unzip the file, "right click" on the file and see if the unzip or open option is available.

If the unzip or open option isn't available, you need to download software onto your computer that can unzip the file. The Tucows web site provides a list of freeware and shareware software programs that can unzip the file.

3.  Import the LawLibrary configuration file into your VPN Client.

I.                    Start the VPN client

II.                 Click on ‘Options’, ‘Import Entry’

III.               Browse to the file LawLibrary.pcf file you unzipped, highlight it and click "open"

4.  Change the connection to LawLibrary.  On the VPN dialer, click on the drop down menu for the connection entry, you will now see two entries, UHVPN, and LawLibrary. Select LawLibrary from the list and click on connect.