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* Select 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client' when it appears
 
* 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
 
* 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.
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[[file:CACVPNPC.png]]
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** Login with your StarID and password
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** The page at https://tunnel.winona.edu only works from '''off-campus'''
  
 
===macOS===
 
===macOS===
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=How do I access my network storage?=
 
=How do I access my network storage?=
  
'''Windows 10'''
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'''If you want to connect to personal network or department network drives from off-campus, you will first need to connect to VPN.'''  
  
* Open File Explorer from the Taskbar
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==Windows 10==
* 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'''
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* Open your Start Menu and click the "Click to Map Network Drives" tile located at the top middle of the screen
* Use the Finder
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* Re-open your Start Menu and click the "File Explorer" tile in the middle of the screen
* Go
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* Your network storage drives will be located under the "Network locations" heading. You may have to scroll down to find it.
* Connect to Server
 
* Double-click on smb://files.winona.edu/classes
 
** You may be prompted to log in with StarID and StarID password
 
  
[[File:ConnectToServer.png|frame|Fig 2. Typical list of network connections on a MacBook]]
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==macOS==
  
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.
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* In Finder, press and hold the '''<Command>''' key then tap the '''<K>''' key to bring up the "Connect to Server" prompt
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* Connect to one of the network locations listed in Fig 2.
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* Just copy/paste one of the addresses below if your list is not pre-populated
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* Class storage: smb://files.winona.edu/classes
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* To see a list of available network storage: smb://files.winona.edu
  
'''Windows 10'''
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[[File:ConnectToServer.png|frame|Fig 2. Here is a sample of the server addresses you may need to connect to.]]
* 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=
 
=Related information=

Revision as of 19:53, 7 December 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

CACVPNPC.png

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?

If you want to connect to personal network or department network drives from off-campus, you will first need to connect to VPN.

Windows 10

  • Open your Start Menu and click the "Click to Map Network Drives" tile located at the top middle of the screen
  • Re-open your Start Menu and click the "File Explorer" tile in the middle of the screen
  • Your network storage drives will be located under the "Network locations" heading. You may have to scroll down to find it.

macOS

  • In Finder, press and hold the <Command> key then tap the <K> key to bring up the "Connect to Server" prompt
  • Connect to one of the network locations listed in Fig 2.
  • Just copy/paste one of the addresses below if your list is not pre-populated
  • Class storage: smb://files.winona.edu/classes
  • To see a list of available network storage: smb://files.winona.edu
Fig 2. Here is a sample of the server addresses you may need to connect to.

Related information