Accessing Goodwin Library Databases
Using A Virtual Private Network

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows valid remote users to become part of a central network. The Goodwin VPN gives you access off campus to the catalog and the subscription databases you need for research just as if you were sitting here in the library.

What You Need:

1. Students must have access to a Personal Computer connected to the Internet. The Internet connection can be either Dial-up or Hi-speed.

2. Students must possess a valid Goodwin ID and a current Password. Each Student will be issued a Goodwin ID and Password by the IT department.


Student ID:

The Student ID is composed of:
1. First Initial of your First Name
2. Your complete Last Name

For example: Alex Goodwin's student id is "AGoodwin"

Student Password:

The Student Password is:
1. Your Student ID number
This ID number is issued by Goodwin College to every student and can be found at the top of your class schedule

For example: “123450”

The Goodwin LAN User Name:

A combination of the Goodwin Student ID and Password

For example: Alex Goodwin's student id is "AGoodwin" and his password is "123450"
Alex Goodwin's LAN User Name is “AGoodwin123450”

Setting Up Your Computer:

1. Open Internet Explorer browser program

2. From the top menu bar, select "Tools", then "Internet Options"

3. The "Internet Options" window opens, then click on the "Connections" tab

4. The "Connections" window opens, then click "Add"
(You will be adding a new network connection)

5. The "New Connection Wizard" window opens, choose the Type of Connection radio button "Connect to a Private Network through the Internet", and click "Next"

6. The "VPN Server Selection" window opens, then enter "66.152.239.6" in the box, and click "Next"

7. The "Finish" window opens, then enter "Goodwin College" in the box, and click "Finish"

8. The "Goodwin College Settings" window opens and you must now enter your LAN information

a. "Automatically detect settings" box should be checked
b. "Use proxy server..." box should NOT be checked
c. Dial up settings
In User name box, enter your Goodwin LAN User Name (ie. AGoodwin123450)
In Passwork box, enter your student password (ie. 123450)
In Domain box, enter "Student"
d. Click "OK"

9. Close the Internet Explorer browser program

10. Open the Internet Explorer browser program again

11. The "Dial-up Connection" window opens, then select "Connect"

12. A new Internet Explorer window will open and connect you to the Goodwin College Network

13. You may now connect to ICONN academic databases (www.iconn.org)

Help is always available by calling the Goodwin College Help Desk at (860) 528 - 4111.
Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Will setting up a new network connection interfere with my existing connection to the Internet?

No, there will simply be an extra step. When you open Internet Explorer, a window will pop up where you will choose either your regular connection or the Goodwin College connection.


Go to the Set Up Instructions