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This is the biggest friction point. Every time you connect, you need a Duo push or code. Pro tip: Check the "Remember me for 7 days" box on your personal laptop. On shared lab machines, never check it.
CWRU actually uses split tunneling by default. This means when you connect to the VPN, only traffic destined for CWRU IP addresses goes through the tunnel. Your Spotify music and Zoom calls go straight out your local ISP. This is excellent because it prevents the VPN from slowing down your normal browsing. The Verdict: Who Should Use It and When? | Use Case | Should you use CWRU VPN? | Alternative | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Accessing library journals off-campus | YES (Mandatory) | Use the "Off-Campus Access" proxy link in the library catalog (no VPN needed). | | SSH into a lab server | YES | None. | | Gaming (Xbox/PlayStation) | NO | It adds latency. Use casewifi directly. | | Netflix / Hulu | NO | They often block VPN IPs. You'll get a proxy error. | | Torrenting | ABSOLUTELY NO | Get a paid, no-logs VPN (Mullvad, AirVPN). | | Working at a hospital (UH/Cleveland Clinic affiliate) | NO | Use their specific, HIPAA-compliant VPN. The CWRU VPN does not meet medical compliance standards. | Final Take The CWRU VPN is a surgical tool, not a Swiss Army knife. Use it to access the library, check your H: drive, or remote into your lab’s Ubuntu box. Turn it off for everything else. vpn cwru
Has anyone successfully gotten the Cisco AnyConnect client working natively on an Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Mac without kernel extension warnings? I’m struggling with the latest macOS update. Disclaimer: This post is for educational discussion. Always adhere to CWRU’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violating network terms can lead to disciplinary action. This is the biggest friction point
If you’ve been at Case Western for more than a week, you’ve heard the acronym "VPN." For most undergrads, it’s that annoying extra step you have to click to access a library database from your dorm room at 2 AM. For grad students and researchers, it’s the digital key to the kingdom. On shared lab machines, never check it
But what is the CWRU VPN actually doing? Is it just for accessing JSTOR, or should you be using it to watch Netflix? And what are the unwritten rules about bandwidth?
And for the love of Spartie, if you want to sail the high seas of torrents, do it on a commercial VPN, on your own home internet, never connected to the CWRU network.
Beyond the Bubble: A Deep Dive into Using a VPN at CWRU (The Good, The Bad, and the Bandwidth)
Oops, sorry – one more quick question. It seems like my deck is not being shuffled between plays – we are seeing the same response cards each time we play. (There are many more response cards available.) How could I work around this? Thanks again!
Gwen
Hmm, I’m not sure about this — when you say “between plays”, do you mean that you’re playing the game (with multiple rounds each time) several times, with the same students? Are you starting a new game as soon as the previous one ends? Perhaps the solution might be to create a new game and have players re-join after the first game is over?
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful post! I have a quick question about playing the game in Zoom breakout rooms – can you use the same card deck for each game (going on simultaneously) or do you need to use different card decks? Thank you very much,
Gwen
Thank you for commenting! You can definitely use the same card deck multiple times, but you need to create a new game with that card deck for each room. (I even share my card decks with other teachers, who can use them simultaneously with me.)