Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

The ​Virtual Private Networking (VPN) service allows you to connect to the NJIT network from off-campus using the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your choice.

VPN allows you to securely access NJIT network resources from anywhere at any time. NJIT supports Cisco Secure Client (Formally Cisco's AnyConnect) VPN, which is compatible with a wide variety of devices.

Installing Cisco Secure Client

All NJIT students, faculty, and staff can access and use Cisco Secure Client using their UCID.

Download the appropriate version for your device:

  • Windows (Intel and AMD processors - most PCs)
  • Windows (ARM64 processors - e.g. Surface Pro X and Surface Go)
  • MacOS
  • Linux

Once downloaded, double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Cisco Secure Client on your device.

Android and iOS users can install Cisco Secure Client on the App Store.

Using Cisco Secure Client

Once installed, follow these instructions to connect.

  1. Launch the Cisco Secure Client app
  2. Enter vpn.njit.edu as the address and click Connect
  3. Log in using your UCID

By default all traffic is split tunnel, for information on connecting via Full Tunnel (Library Journals) click here

NOTE: VPN now requires DUO Multifactor Authentication.

Support and FAQs for Cisco Secure Client

  1. Should I use Cisco Secure Client VPN all the time?
    No. The VPN is only needed when you are off-campus and need to access certain NJIT network resources, such as IST software downloads, Highlander AFS, Cognos reports, Infosilem, etc.
  2. Is there a limit to how many devices can I use Cisco Secure Client on at the same time?
    Users can have up to 3 devices connected simultaneously.

Please report any problems downloading, installing, or using Cisco Secure Client to the IST ServiceDesk.