Handheld Devices:
Please note that support for handheld devices is not officially provided by the PCSC. The information below is provided for your convenience, and we hope it will be helpful.
WIRELESS ACCESS
Many handheld devices come bundled with an Internet service, making use of the BU network unnecessary. Because the Boston University wireless network requires use of VPN software, and because most residences do not offer wireless access, handheld users are sometimes better off using the handheld's bundled service, and some will have to. For those who do hope to use the BU wireless network, VPN client information is outlined below . Note that information on reading e-mail with a handheld device is located on a separate page.
iPhone
Users of iPhone 2.0 software will be able to use the BU wireless network. Please see the instructions for configuring VPN software at www.bu.edu/pcsc/vpn/iphone. If you are an iPod Touch user and you need to update your software to 2.0, plug your iPod Touch into your computer and follow this link:
http://macnn.com/rd/105475==http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/whatsnew.html
All others
Cisco does not offer a VPN client for most other handheld devices. So, unfortunately, there is no ideal solution for connecting most other handheld devices to the BU wireless network.
That said, the VPN clients listed below might be an option for some people. Both are available through a 30-day free trial download. You are welcome to try them out, although we have no BU-specific instructions for them and no documented experience in using them.
AnthaVPN client (30 day free download)
Bluefly VPN client (30 day free download)
