VPN
What is VPN?
Several online resources (most notably library databases) are accessible only from SSE Riga campus network. This means you have to be present in SSE Riga premises or connect to SSE Riga VPN to use them. VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a way of connecting to SSE Riga campus network remotely from anywhere in the world.
VPN access is enabled by default for all SSE Riga students. Set up a VPN connection on your device by following the guides below or using the Quick Setup info.
Quick Setup
VPN server IP address: 195.122.30.130
Connection/VPN type: L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key
Pre-shared key: 2vpn@SSE
User name: [your SSE Riga account username]
Password: [your SSE Riga account password]
In case of any questions, contact itdep@sseriga.edu!
Windows - Setting Up The Connection
Note: Before setting up a VPN make sure you already have a working Internet connection. Switch off any software that may cause lots of unnecessary Internet traffic (torrents, streaming, etc.).
Go to Settings -> Network & Internet
Then click on VPN -> Add a VPN connection
In VPN provider choose Windows (built-in)
In Connection name type any connection name that is more convenient for you (you will have to find VPN by this name later)
In Server name or address type: 195.122.30.130
For VPN type, choose L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key
In Pre-shared key type: 2vpn@SSE
As Type of sign-in info choose User name and password
Type your SSE Riga username as User name (optional) and your SSE Riga password as Password (optional)
Note: this is the same username and password used to access SSE Riga e-learning platform, e-mail etc. Username should be typed without "sseriga\"Click Save
Final steps in Windows 10
On VPN settings page, in right-hand menu select Change adapter options
Select the VPN connection and click Change settings for this connection
A VPN connection Properties window will open
In the Security tab, select Require encryption (disconnect if server declines)
Select Allow these protocols and select Unencrypted password (PAP)
Verify that no other protocols are selected
Click OK
Note: Passwords sent over the SSE Riga VPN connection are always encrypted, even when using Unencrypted protocols. The password is fully secure and never sent in a readable format over the internet or local networks.
Final steps in Windows 11
On VPN settings page, click on the down arrow icon next to the VPN connection you just set up, then click on Advanced options
Click Edit button next to More VPN properties
A VPN connection Properties window will open
In the Security tab, select Require encryption (disconnect if server declines)
Select Allow these protocols and select Unencrypted password (PAP)
Verify that no other protocols are selected
Click OK
Note: Passwords sent over the SSE Riga VPN connection are always encrypted, even when using Unencrypted protocols. The password is fully secure and never sent in a readable format over the internet or local networks.
Windows - Connecting To VPN
After you have set up the VPN, you will simply need to connect to this connection. On the far right of the taskbar, click on the Network icon (same icon you use to connect to WiFi networks)
Click on the VPN connection you created previously, and click Connect
In Windows 10
In Windows 11
If VPN connection is successfully established, the status of the VPN connection should be "Connected" .
When you have finished your work with SSE Riga resources, click "Disconnect".
In Windows 10
In Windows 11
MacOSX - Setting Up The Connection
Go to Apple menu, then System Settings. In the sidebar, click Network
In Network page, click on Action pop-up menu on the right side of the page (three dots with down arrow) and choose Add VPN Configuration, then choose L2TP over IPSec...
Under Display Name type any connection name that is more convenient for you (you will have to find VPN by this name later)
Set Server Address to 195.122.30.130
Set Account Name to your SSE Riga username.
Under Password type in your SSE Riga password. This is the same password you would use to access SSE Riga e-learning platform, e-mail etc.
Under Shared secret type 2vpn@SSE
In sidebar, click Options
Turn on Send all traffic over VPN connection and click the Create button
MacOSX - Connecting To VPN
Go to Apple menu, then System Settings. In the sidebar click on VPN
You can start a new VPN connection by turning on the VPN service you created previously.
After VPN connection is established, the VPN connection setting screen will look like a screen shown below. Connection Status will now be Connected.
When you have finished your work with SSE Riga resources, turn VPN service off.
