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==Description==For various reasons pertaining to securityIf you are using Mac OS, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(MacOS)| 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 machinesinstructions instead]].

=='''Installing OpenVPN SoftwareDescription'''==*1. To download For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the VPN Software you will need to go MCLA network are protected from direct access to the following '''OpenVPN''' web page found here : [https://openvpnInternet.net/vpn-server- Access to these resources/connecting-from other networks requires special software to-access-server-with-macos/ OpenVPN]*2provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. At the web page scroll down MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to the section titled "Download the OpenVPN Connect Client" access, install and then click the download link which should read "OpenVPN Connect Client use this tool 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 VPNWindows based machines.

*51. Click Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed.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 '''ContinueSettings > 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. [[Imagehttps:RemoteMac2//techhelp.mcla.png]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]. *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.

*6. Click =='''Continue''' and then '''AgreeConnect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client''' in the popup window. ==

[[Image:RemoteMac3.png]] *7. Click '''Install''' [[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 Open the VPN Client is installed on Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in 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]start menu or system tray*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 Confirm that the configuration file titled '''YourA#@mclautm.mcla.edu.ovpn''' should begin.  [[Image:RemoteMac6.png]] *6. Once the download server connection is complete, go back to selected then click '''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]] *13. 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 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) at to the end of your password] and then hit connect.   '''To Disconnect''' [[Image:RemoteMac9.png]] *14. Once Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected, in the main menu a option titled '''Disconnect mclautm.mcla.edu''' will appear. Click this option to disconnect from the VPN.