If you're looking for a quick and dirty way to obtain a VT IP, you can run a [[Secure Shell#Tunneling|secure shell socks proxy]] using a [[CVL]] (ECE) or [[rlogin]] (CS) shell account.
Connecting == VPN ==If you are looking for information on how to connect to the Internet through Virginia Tech's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network Virtual Private Network] (VPN) is , please the only officially advertised and supported method of accessing certain resources such as [http://network[VPN]] page.software.vt.edu/ VT Network Software] from off-campusThe following information may be out of date or inaccurate but will be retained for the time being for posterity.
'''Important:''' You must first create a [http://computing.vt.edu/accounts_and_access/remote_access_id/ Remote Access ID] to be able to log into the VPN. This is different from your normal VT PID password {{raw:u:PPTP VPN|peername=VirginiaTech|host=pptp.cns.vt.edu}} == Using Ubuntu or Debian ===
<ol><li> Install the [http://www.gnome.org/projects/NetworkManager/ Network Manager] applet if you do not already have it.
</li><li> Install the '''network-manager-pptp''' package for your distribution.