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=='''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 SoftwareClient'''==

*1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. Here is how If you do, please follow these steps to checkuninstall:**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. To download the VPN software (Sophos Connect) click this link [https://mcla.sharepoint.com/:u:/s/DesktopSupport772/EUe1CL7iaOBHhCZfrCYX6egBXZDgl_T9GFW5uRzKJYCQUA?e=hlMZdS Sophos Connect]. *3. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.*4. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu using your A# and password.*5. Login using your '''A#''' and password. *6. Once logged in select the Uninstall'''Remote Access''' link on the page. *7. Click the download button next to the description "Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN on Linux, MacOS X, BSD or Solaris." Download and Save the .opvn file.*8. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the 'Import Connection' option*9. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click 'open'

==*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. 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 using with Sophos Connect.'''" '''Download''' and '''Save''' the .opvn file.*7. Open the Sophos Connect Clientsoftware, 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.

1. Open =='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray2. Confirm that the Client'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connect is selected then click 'Connect'3. Type in your A number and password.==

=='''Installing the VPN Software'''==*1. Open the '''sslvpn_inst_a########.exe''' file.  [[Image:Remote1.png]]Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray*2. Click '''Next >''Confirm that the 'mclautm.  [[Image:Remote2.png]] *3mcla. Click edu'server connection is selected then click 'Connect' I Agree'''.  [[Image:Remote3.png]] *43. Click '''Install'''.  [[Image:Remote4Type in your A number (without @mcla.png]] *5. Check the box next to '''Always trust software from Sophos''' edu) and then click '''Install'''password.  [[Imagehttps:Remote5//techhelp.png]] *6mcla. Click '''Next >'''edu/index. [[Image:Remote6.png]] *7. Click '''Finish'''. =='''Using php/Setup_Microsoft_Authenticator_App_for_MCLA_VPN_Access Remember to append the VPN'''== '''To Connect'''*1. Click on One-Time-Password (OTP) to the traffic light icon located in the bottom right corner end of your screen. You may need to click the '''^''' to show your hidden icons.  [[Image:Remote7.pngpassword]] *2. Right click the traffic light icon. *3. Click '''Connect'''.  [[Image:Remote8.png]] *4. Login with your '''A#''' and password.  [[Image:Remote9.png]] *5. The traffic light should change to Connection status will show a green and you should see a popup to indicate you are click mark when successfully connected.   '''To Disconnect''' [[Image:Remote10.png]] *1. Right click to the traffic light. *2. Click '''Disconnect'''VPN