Macintosh VPN Client Software Instructions for UND

VPN (Virtual Private Network) software makes your off-campus computer appear as though it is on-campus. As a result, you may access restricted resources even from home.

1. What you will need:

2. Configuring the VPN Software

Once you install the VPN software, you will need to configure it for use. Locate the VPNclient file in the Applications folder on your Macintosh. (NOTE: You can drag the icon to your Dock for easy access.)

Double-click on VPNClient.

Click New. Click New to create a new connection.

Enter the following information:

Connection Entry: UND
Host: 134.129.203.10

Group Authentication should be selected on the Authentication tab.

  • Name: UND (all uppercase)
  • Password: Contact the ITSS Help Desk at 777-2222 for the password.
  • Confirm Password: Enter the password again

Click Save

UND is now listed.

UND is now listed within the Connection Entries.

Access to UND resources will now be accessed through the VPN tunnel and internet sites will still be accessible through your network connection.

 

3. Connecting with VPN

Click Connect.

To use VPN, start the VPN Client software, then click Connect. You will see the following window.

Enter your U-mail e-mail address and password.
  1. In the Username field enter your U-mail e-mail address (be sure to include nodak).
  2. In the Password field enter your U-mail password.
  3. Click OK.

 
You are now connected.

Once your connection is established, there will be a connected message in the bottom status bar of the VPN window. Access the UND resources as you normally would on campus (e.g. eudora for e-mail).

Note: This connection has a 30 minute idle time-out (if your connection gets dropped click Connect to re-establish your VPN session).

 

4. Disconnecting VPN

Click Disconnect.

Once you no longer need the VPN connection, click the Disconnect button and quit the VPN client software.

Revision Date: November 20, 2006