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| − | '''VPN''' stands for Virtual Private Network. Using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client software, you can connect a [[WSU]] laptop to the WSU [[network]] from off campus. This software is already installed on all WSU laptops. A VPN connection enables you to access select network resources as if you were on campus connected to our network directly. This includes: | + | '''VPN''' stands for Virtual Private Network. Using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client software, you can connect a [[WSU]] laptop to the WSU [[network]] from off campus. This software is already installed on all WSU laptops. A VPN connection enables you to access select network resources as if you were on campus connected to our network directly. The data is encrypted to preserve security. This includes: |
| − | *Network storage drives (e.g., personal, class, departmental) | + | |
| + | *Network storage drives (e.g., personal, class, departmental) | ||
*KeyServer applications (e.g., [[Adobe Photoshop]], [[Adobe Acrobat]]) | *KeyServer applications (e.g., [[Adobe Photoshop]], [[Adobe Acrobat]]) | ||
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==Find the VPN Client (Cisco AnyConnect) on Your WSU Laptop== | ==Find the VPN Client (Cisco AnyConnect) on Your WSU Laptop== | ||
===On a PC (Windows 8.1)=== | ===On a PC (Windows 8.1)=== | ||
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===On a PC (Windows 7)=== | ===On a PC (Windows 7)=== | ||
| − | If you go to your Start Menu, and search for "Cisco" in the search bar | + | If you go to your Start Menu, and search for "Cisco" in the search bar. |
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===On a Mac=== | ===On a Mac=== | ||
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| + | * Go to Applications folder | ||
| + | * Find the Cisco icon | ||
| + | * Use your full WSU email address when prompted to login | ||
*[https://mywsu.winona.edu/it/HelpDocs/VPN.aspx How to Connect to VPN for the WSU Community] | *[https://mywsu.winona.edu/it/HelpDocs/VPN.aspx How to Connect to VPN for the WSU Community] | ||
[[Category:Definition]][[Category:Network]][[Category:VPN]] | [[Category:Definition]][[Category:Network]][[Category:VPN]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:20, 1 July 2015
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client software, you can connect a WSU laptop to the WSU network from off campus. This software is already installed on all WSU laptops. A VPN connection enables you to access select network resources as if you were on campus connected to our network directly. The data is encrypted to preserve security. This includes:
- Network storage drives (e.g., personal, class, departmental)
- KeyServer applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat)
Find the VPN Client (Cisco AnyConnect) on Your WSU Laptop
On a PC (Windows 8.1)
- From the Windows Start Screen
- Use the Cisco AnyConnect Tile under the Utilities section
- Choose Connect in the menu below:
- Use your full WSU email address to login with.
On a PC (Windows 7)
If you go to your Start Menu, and search for "Cisco" in the search bar.
On a Mac
- Go to Applications folder
- Find the Cisco icon
- Use your full WSU email address when prompted to login