iPass on Unix/Linux

Though there is not a specific iPass client available for Unix/Linux platforms, you can use iPass with your regular dialup software.

You will need a /remote Kerberos instance to use iPass. If you do not already have such an instance and password, see our step-by-step instructions on how to create Kerberos instances using the Instance Manager.

Configuring dialup software for iPass

To configure your dialup software to use iPass, you will need to do two things:

Find the correct iPass phone number for your location.
Set the correct user ID and password for iPass.

To find the correct iPass phone number

Use the list of iPass phone numbers (.xls file, about 4.3 MB, CMU access only) to find phone numbers for your location. This list is periodically updated, so you should download a recent copy before leaving on your trip. Configure your dialup software to use the appropriate iPass phone number from the list. The iPass broadband finder (off-site link, will open in a new window) also lists iPass access points.

iPass recently made over 4,200 T-Mobile hotspots in North America active in the iPassConnect access point directory. See our documentation on iPass T-Mobile hotspots for more information.

To set the correct user ID and password

The user ID for connecting to iPass must be in the format:
IPASS/cs.cmu/your_userid/remote@cs.cmu.edu
For example, if your userid is "bovik", your iPass user ID would be:
IPASS/cs.cmu/bovik/remote@cs.cmu.edu
The password to use is your /remote Kerberos instance password.

Note: The local numbers in some countries may use a different userID format. If you have a problem with connecting using the above format, try using the "All Cities" iPass number for that country instead of the local iPass number.