Virtual private network for employees

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How do I connect to the employee VPN?

Enroll at https://otp.winona.edu/enroll

• All employees must start by setting up their One-Time Password (OTP) at this link while on campus: https://otp.winona.edu/enroll
• Once on that page, enter your StarID in the Username field
• Enter your network password on the next screen
• Click Add OAUTH Token
• Click the box next to Online then click Add
• On the next page, scan the QR code with the authenticator app of your choice.
  • We recommend Microsoft Authenticator or Authy.
  • VERY IMPORTANT! You MUST click Done after you scan your QR code otherwise it won't save the changes and you'll have to start over!

Windows 10

• Open the start menu and type Cisco
• Select 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client' when it appears
• If it does not appear, open your internet browser and go to https://ot.winona.edu
• You will be prompted to Connect and login to WSU with your StarID, password, and two-factor authentication code

macOS

• Click on Spotlight in the upper right corner
• Type in "Cisco"
• Select "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client"

• Connect to ot.winona.edu

• Use your StarID and password along with your six-digit code from your Microsoft Authenticator or Authy app when prompted to login.

Map Network Drives

Mapping network storage for Employees

Windows 10

You will need to manually map your Personal Network Storage also referred to as R: drive.

• Open File Explorer from the Taskbar
• Use the drop down arrow in the top menu for 'Map network drive' and select Map network drive
• Type the following in Folder: \\store\users\(your StarID)
• Select 'Reconnect at sign-in'
• Finish

macOS

• Use the Finder
• Go
• Connect to Server
• Server address for Employees to get to personal storage: smb://store.winona.edu/users/Your.StarID.Here
• Server address for Employees to get to department drive: smb://store.winona.edu/department

Map Network Drives (Continued)

Fig 2. Typical list of network connections on a MacBook

If you want to connect to Personal Network or Department Network drives from off-campus, you will need to connect to VPN before you can use the network drives.

Windows 10

• Open the Start Menu then select the Map Network Drives shortcut.
• A black window will appear and map your drives. Do not close this window.
• Double-click 'This PC' on your desktop to access your network drives (See Fig 1.)
• Do not disconnect VPN or WiFi during use. Network access is required to maintain the VPN connection.

macOS

• In Finder, hold down <CommandKey> then hit the <K> key to bring up "Connect to Server"
• Mac users connect to one of the network locations listed in Fig 2.

Related information

• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Local network storage
• VPN for Employees
• VPN for Students