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==How do I connect to the student VPN?==
 
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===Windows 10===
 
===Windows 10===

Revision as of 22:48, 29 November 2018

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How do I connect to the student VPN?

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://tunnel.winona.edu
  • You will be prompted to Connect and login to WSU with your StarID and password.

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 tunnel.winona.edu

VPN Mac Cisco Connect.png

  • Click Connect then enter your StarID and password to login

How do I access my network storage?

Windows 10

  • 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: \\classes\users\(your StarID)
  • Select 'Reconnect at sign-in'
  • Finish

macOS

  • Use the Finder
  • Go
  • Connect to Server
  • Server address for Employees to get to class storage: smb://classes.winona.edu/
Fig 2. Typical list of network connections on a MacBook

If you want to connect to 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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