VIMS

VIMS Network

Connecting on-campus

  • A VIMS User ID and password are required to participate on the VIMS campus network. Apply for a userid in Davis Hall 113.
  • Not all wired jacks are live on the network.  If your connection doesn't light up when plugged in contact ITNS to have it activated.
  • VIMS campus WiFi connection instructions can be found here
  • Access to the internet for both the Gloucester Point and Wachapreague Campus is via high speed fiber connection.  Speeds are 1GBps and 100MBps respectively. 
  • The Gloucester Pt. Campus is connected to Virginia MAX and Internet2 via a Gigabit ethernet connection through the W&M Campus
Connecting from off-campus
  • The VIMS Virtual Private Network (VPN) service allows you to connect through the internet from off-campus and participate in the VIMS LAN. Request VPN installation instructions by submitting an ITNS Service Request.