Revision 2 as of 2009-12-23 14:49:53

Clear message

UWA's VPN is called SNAP and is primarily used on the campus wireless network, but can also be used from anywhere on the internet, which is useful if you require a UWA IP for journal access etc. Here are some things about SNAP ITS doesn't tell you:

  • SNAP will disconnect you when it thinks you've gone below -$7, but it doesn't distinguish between on-net and off-net traffic. If you've been doing on-net traffic, your SNAP account will be reset overnight.
  • mirror.aarnet.edu.au is off-net traffic, in a deliberate ploy by AARNet to generate income.