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Macintosh VPN HOW-TO Use |
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The following article discusses how to use the VPN client on Macintosh OS X 10.3 - 10.5.
This article assumes that you have a properly installed and configured wireless network adapter on your Macintosh-based computer (OS X 10.3 - 10.5). If you have not yet installed or configured your wireless adapter, first follow the instructions provided by your wireless network card manufacturer, then return to these instructions. If you are having problems with the installation or configuration of your wireless network card, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter.
This article also assumes that you have successfully installed and configured the VPN client. If you have not installed or configured the VPN client, first follow the instructions in the article "Installing the VPN Client", then return to these instructions.
Steps for logging on for wireless internet access with the new VPN System
The new VPN system for wireless internet access campus-wide requires you to have a Network ID, aka DawgTag. For students who already know your Network ID, then skip the next section (if you already have an SIU e-mail account, or you have accessed other computer labs across campus such as Morris Library or Faner, then you already have a Network ID. Your login information is the same).
- Look for the Network Connect icon in the Applications :
(image below)
- First time use:
Type "vpn.siu.edu" (without the quotes) and hit enter
The Network Connect client will remember this entry for future use.
- When the "Do you want the application "Network Connect.app" pops up, click "Allow" :
- Another pop-up window will come up. Click on "Allow all applets from 'vpn.siu.edu' access" and then click on Allow.
This is a dedicated security device and for full functionality is a requirement. This is SAFE.
- Once the Host Checker is finished you will be prompted with a login window.
Put your "SIU DawgTag" ID and password and click "Sign In"NOTE : The client will automatically update itself when it is needed after you successfully login. The update will only appear on the screen for a few seconds and then disappear. It will not show back up unless there is another update needed.
- Once you are successfully logged in you see a window like the following.
Disconnecting from the SIUC Wireless Network
- When you are done using your computer, be sure to click on "Sign Out" in the upper right-hand corner of the dialog box to log off. Otherwise, additional people may use the internet logged in under your account:
- A pop-up will come up asking are you sure you want to Sign Out. Click "Sign Out".
- When you see the following image you have successfully Logged Out of the VPN.
For more information or help please contact the Computer Support Center at (618) 453-5155.
