Network Access

This section contains articles related to accessing the FBRI network.

• Connecting to the FBRI VPN

  REMOTE ACCESS: The FBRI offers all faculty, staff, and students the ability to connect and work remotely through our secure VPN.  The VPN is required to access most network resources when connected wi...

• Install and Configure the Cisco AnyConnect Software VPN for Windows

  NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided PC, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed.  Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below.   Installing the VPN Client Download the Anyconnect VPN client f...

• Install and Configure the Cisco AnyConnect Software VPN on a Mac

  NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided Mac, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed.  Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below. Installing the VPN Client Download the AnyConnect VPN client fo...

• VPN Access - IOS Devices

  If you need to be able to access the VPN from a mobile device such as your iPhone or iPad, the following steps will allow you to connect to the Institute. From there you can check  items that are not ...

• VPN Client Won't Install on Mac | OS X

  If you attempt to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on your Mac and it complains that the software is already installed - but you don't see it in Applications - it could be the result of a faile...

• VPN Option Grayed Out in OS X AnyConnect Install

  I cannot install Cisco Anyconnect VPN on Mac OS X as the VPN package is greyed out during installation. What should I do?  The VPN package is greyed out (as shown in the screen capture below) due to i...

• Requesting New Access to a Server

  If you are needing console access to a Linux server or one of the FBRI's HPC clusters, have your Lab Manager, PI, or supervisor complete the Network Access Section in the Online Access Change Form.   ...

• Accessing Lab Computers Remotely

  If you have the need to access a lab computer remotely, please Start a Conversation so we may assist.  We can provide remote access services using a secure Web browser connection over the VPN from any...

• Network Jack Isn't Working

  If you are plugged into a network jack in the FBRI and it is not working and you cannot get to the network, the jack may be disabled.  Carilion Clinic has policies in place to limit access to unused j...

• WAN Connectivity

  What is the WAN / Network connectivity on the VTCRI campus?  Local Area Network (LAN): At FBRI, we offer both 5ghz and 2.4ghz wireless and 1gb wired ports to connect you to local resources. Wide Area ...