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==How do I connect to the employee VPN?==
 
  
 
'''Before you start, you must have access to an [https://www.login.gov/help/signing-in/what-is-an-authentication-app/ Authenticator app]. This is typically a mobile phone app that can generate six-digit verification codes to allow [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication multi-factor authentication.]'''
 
'''Before you start, you must have access to an [https://www.login.gov/help/signing-in/what-is-an-authentication-app/ Authenticator app]. This is typically a mobile phone app that can generate six-digit verification codes to allow [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication multi-factor authentication.]'''
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===Enroll at https://otp.winona.edu/enroll===
 
===Enroll at https://otp.winona.edu/enroll===

Revision as of 16:40, 4 December 2018

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Before you start, you must have access to an Authenticator app. This is typically a mobile phone app that can generate six-digit verification codes to allow multi-factor authentication.

How do I connect to the employee VPN?

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

  • First, ensure your computer is connected to the Wazoo wireless network on campus.
  • 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.

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"

VPN Mac Cisco Search.png

  • Connect to ot.winona.edu

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How do I access my network storage?

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

  • In Finder, hold down <CommandKey> then hit the <K> key to bring up "Connect to Server"
  • Connect to one of the network locations listed in Fig 2.
    • You can just type the address if it is not pre-populated
  • Personal storage: smb://store.winona.edu/users/YourStarID
  • Department drive: smb://store.winona.edu/department
Fig 2. Here is a sample of the server addresses you may need to connect to.

More on network storage

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.

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