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If you ==Description==For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are using Mac OSprotected 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, please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(install and use this tool for '''MacOS)| to these instructions instead]]''' based machines.

=='''DescriptionInstalling OpenVPN Software'''==For various reasons pertaining *1. To download the VPN Software you will need to go to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct following '''OpenVPN''' web page found here : [https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/connecting-to-access -server-with-macos/ OpenVPN]*2. At the web page scroll down to the Internetsection titled "Download the OpenVPN Connect Client" and then click the download link which should read "OpenVPN Connect Client for macOS version #.#.#. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer###"*3. MCLA employs an SSL A download for the VPN titled '''openvpn-connect-#.#.#.###_signed.dmg''' should begin. *4. Once the download is complete, double click the file to provide this function and this document explains how open it. Double click the installer titled '''OpenVPN_Connect_Installer_signed.pkg''' to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machinesstart installing the VPN.

*15. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed.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 Click '''Settings > Apps > Apps & featuresContinue'''. **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. [https[Image://techhelpRemoteMac2.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 passwordpng]]. *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 '''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect ClientContinue''' and then '''Agree'''==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. Open 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 Connect software by either selecting it 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) to the end of your password]. [[Image:Remote0.png]] *3. Once logged in your start menu or system trayselect 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]] *26. Once the download is complete, go back to '''OpenVPN''' and under the '''Import''' menu select the '''From local file''' option. Confirm 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' server connection is selected then ''. In the menu click the '''connect''Connect'button.  [[Image:RemoteMac8.png]] *32. You will be prompted to login with a username and password. Type in 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) to the end of your password]and then hit connect.  '''To Disconnect''' [[Image:RemoteMac9.png]] *41. Once connected, in the main menu a option titled '''Disconnect mclautm.mcla. Connection status edu''' will show a green click mark when successfully connected appear. Click this option to disconnect from the VPN.