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| − | + | If you are using Mac OS, please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(MacOS)| to these instructions instead]]. | |
| − | + | =='''Description'''== | |
| + | For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines. | ||
| − | == | + | =='''Download and Install Sophos Connect Client'''== |
| − | * | + | *1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. If you do, please follow these steps to uninstall: |
| − | * | + | **a. Select Start , then select '''Settings > Apps > Apps & features'''. |
| − | * | + | **b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select '''Uninstall'''. |
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| + | *2. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal using your A number (without @mcla.edu) and password.[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/index.php/Setup_Microsoft_Authenticator_App_for_MCLA_VPN_Access Remember to append the One-Time-Password (OTP) at the end of your password]. | ||
| + | *3. Click the "Remote Access" Tab | ||
| + | *4.. Click the download button next to the description "'''Click here to download the Sophos Connect client software.'''" . You'll be asked to fill out a form that authorizes you to download the installer. | ||
| + | *5. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation. | ||
| + | *6. Return back to the https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal and select the "Remote Access" tab again. | ||
| + | *6. Click the download button next to the description "'''Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN with Sophos Connect.'''" '''Download''' and '''Save''' the .opvn file. | ||
| + | *7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the ''''Import Connection'''' option | ||
| + | *8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click ''''Open''''. This will import the VPN server connection information. | ||
| + | =='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client'''== | ||
| − | + | *1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray | |
| − | + | *2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connection is selected then click 'Connect' | |
| − | + | *3. Type in your A number and password. [https://techhelp.mcla.edu/index.php/Setup_Microsoft_Authenticator_App_for_MCLA_VPN_Access MFA code may be required]. | |
| − | + | *4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN | |
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Revision as of 00:58, 23 June 2022
If you are using Mac OS, please refer to these instructions instead.
Description
For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines.
Download and Install Sophos Connect Client
- 1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. If you do, please follow these steps to uninstall:
- a. Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select Uninstall.
- 2. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal using your A number (without @mcla.edu) and password.Remember to append the One-Time-Password (OTP) at the end of your password.
- 3. Click the "Remote Access" Tab
- 4.. Click the download button next to the description "Click here to download the Sophos Connect client software." . You'll be asked to fill out a form that authorizes you to download the installer.
- 5. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.
- 6. Return back to the https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal and select the "Remote Access" tab again.
- 6. Click the download button next to the description "Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN with Sophos Connect." Download and Save the .opvn file.
- 7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the 'Import Connection' option
- 8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click 'Open'. This will import the VPN server connection information.
Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client
- 1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray
- 2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connection is selected then click 'Connect'
- 3. Type in your A number and password. MFA code may be required.
- 4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN
