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Remote Access to MITnet
Overview
Tether
Tether
is MIT's remote-access dialup service providing PPP connectivity to MITnet
and the internet. It supports Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over analog
lines at maximum speeds that can range from 28.8 to 56kbps depending on
modem model and other conditions. Supported modem protocols include V.34,
K56Flex and V.90. (ISDN access is not supported.) To request a Tether
account, complete the online form.
For more information, see Tether
at MIT.
As an alternative to Tether, members of the MIT community may find that a commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) is available to them for high-speed remote access from home. For basic information about ISPs in the greater Boston/Cambridge area, see the High-Speed Remote Access page.
iPassConnect
iPassConnect is
a remote connection service for members of the MIT community who need
to connect to the Internet and to MITnet while traveling. iPass operates
by consolidating Internet service providers into a single global virtual
network. With the iPassConnect client installed on your computer, a modem,
and an MIT iPass account, you can be just about anywhere in the world
and connect to the Internet by dialing a local telephone number, saving
you long-distance toll charges (for example, to MIT's Tether service,
or with an MIT calling card). In addition to standard modem dialup, higher-speed
wireless and wired broadband iPass connections are available at some
locations around the world. See iPass
at MIT: Rates for Connection for iPass fees. For more information,
see iPass
at MIT.
Connect to MITnet
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
MIT has deployed a Virtual
Private Network to assist MIT clients with connectivity from off
campus. The VPN provides a solution to work through the various port
blocks and other things that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have
done to protect their clients and prevent spam, virus outbreaks, and
other network abuse. These preventative measures often interrupt or
prevent legitimate work from happening. The MIT VPN can help resolve
a number of problems associated with email, Windows file sharing, and
other network-based applications without needing to determine the particular
preventative measures your ISP has implemented.
