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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.

=='''Accessing the VPN SoftwareDownload and Install Sophos Connect Client'''==*1. To download the VPN software you will need to login to the '''Remote Access Portal''' found here : [https://mclautm.mcla.edu Sophos VPN]. https://mclautm.mcla.edu *2. At the web page you will need to login using your '''A#''' and password or the credentials you were provided for the '''VPN'''.

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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]. *3. Once logged in select Click the '''"Remote Access''' link on the page. " Tab*4.. Click the download button on top of next to the description "'''Click here to download the listSophos Connect client software. It should '''" . You'll be the option asked to fill out a form that authorizes you to "download a the installer.*5. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation package.*6. Return back to the https://mclautm.mcla.edu VPN Portal and select the "Remote Access" tab again.*56. A Click the download button next to the description "'''Click here to download for the configuration file to set up SSL VPN titled with Sophos Connect.'''" '''Download''' and '''Save''' the .opvn file.*7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the ''''Import Connection'''sslvpn_inst_a########' option*8.exeNavigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click ''' should begin'Open''''. This will import the VPN server connection information.

=='''Installing Connect to the VPN Softwareusing Sophos Connect Client'''==*1. Open the '''sslvpn_inst_a########.exe''' file.

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