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If you are using Windows, please refer [[MCLA Remote Access (Windows) | to these instructions instead.]]
 
  
==Description==
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If you are using Mac OS, please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(MacOS)| to these instructions instead]].
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 the use of '''OpenVPN''' with a SSL VPN certificate to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for '''MacOS''' based machines.  
 
  
=='''Installing OpenVPN Software'''==
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=='''Description'''==
*1. To download the VPN Software you will need to go to the following '''OpenVPN''' web page found here : [https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/connecting-to-access-server-with-macos/ OpenVPN]
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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.
*2. At the web page scroll down to the section titled "Download the OpenVPN Connect Client" and then click the download link which should read "OpenVPN Connect Client for macOS version #.#.#.###"
 
*3. A download for the VPN titled '''openvpn-connect-#.#.#.###_signed.dmg''' should begin.
 
*4. Once the download is complete, double click the file to open it. Double click the installer titled '''OpenVPN_Connect_Installer_signed.pkg''' to start installing the VPN.
 
  
[[Image:RemoteMac1.png]]
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=='''Download and Install Sophos Connect Client'''==
  
*5. Click '''Continue'''
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*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 Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed.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:
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**a. Select Start , then select '''Settings  > Apps > Apps & features'''.
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**b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select '''Uninstall'''.
  
[[Image:RemoteMac2.png]]
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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) to the end of your password].
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*3. Click the "Remote Access" Tab
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*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.
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*5. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.
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*6. Return back to the https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal and select the "Remote Access" tab again.
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*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.
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*7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the ''''Import Connection'''' option
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*8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click ''''Open''''. This will import the VPN server connection information.
  
*6. Click '''Continue''' and then '''Agree''' in the popup window.
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=='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client'''==
  
[[Image:RemoteMac3.png]]
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*1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray
 
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*2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connection is selected then click 'Connect'
*7. Click '''Install'''
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*3. Type in 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) to the end of your password].
 
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*4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN
[[Image:RemoteMac4.png]]
 
 
 
*8. Click '''Close'''. Installation is complete at this time.
 
 
 
[[Image:RemoteMac5.png]]
 
 
 
*9. Once Installation is complete you will need to add the SSL VPN Certificate to the program.
 
 
 
=='''Installing the SSL VPN Certificate'''==
 
*1. Once the VPN Client is installed on your device you will need to login to the '''Remote Access Portal''' to download a certificate file found here : [https://mclautm.mcla.edu Sophos VPN]
 
*2. At the web page you will need to login 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].
 
[[Image:Remote0.png]]
 
 
 
*3. Once logged in select the '''Remote Access''' link on the page.
 
*4. Click the download button lowest on the list. It should be the option to "download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN".
 
*5. A download for the configuration file titled '''YourA#@mclautm.mcla.edu.ovpn''' should begin.
 
 
 
[[Image:RemoteMac6.png]]
 
 
 
*6. Once the download is complete, go back to '''OpenVPN''' and under the '''Import''' menu select the '''From local file''' option. Select the certificate that you just downloaded to finish installation.
 
 
 
=='''Using the VPN'''==
 
  '''To Connect'''
 
 
 
[[Image:RemoteMac7.png]]
 
 
 
*1. In '''OpenVPN''' there will now be a menu titled '''mclautm.mcla.edu'''. In the menu click the '''connect''' button.
 
 
 
[[Image:RemoteMac8.png]]
 
 
 
*2. You will be prompted to login with a username and password. Use 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] and then hit connect.  
 
 
 
  '''To Disconnect'''
 
 
 
[[Image:RemoteMac9.png]]
 
 
 
*1. Once connected, in the main menu a option titled '''Disconnect mclautm.mcla.edu''' will appear. Click this option to disconnect from the VPN.
 

Latest revision as of 01:36, 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) to 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 (without @mcla.edu) and password. Remember to append the One-Time-Password (OTP) to the end of your password.
  • 4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN