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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. The data is encrypted to preserve security. This includes: | + | ==About this Article== |
| + | '''VPN''' stands for Virtual Private Network. It is used to connect to the WSU network when you are off-campus. | ||
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| + | ==Cisco AnyConnect VPN client== | ||
| + | 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]]) | ||
| − | ==Find the | + | ==Find the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software on Your WSU Laptop== |
===On a PC (Windows 8.1)=== | ===On a PC (Windows 8.1)=== | ||
* From the Windows Start Screen | * From the Windows Start Screen | ||
Revision as of 17:25, 1 July 2015
About this Article
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It is used to connect to the WSU network when you are off-campus.
Cisco AnyConnect VPN client
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 Cisco AnyConnect VPN software 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