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==== Connecting to Cisco VPN ====
 
==== Connecting to Cisco VPN ====
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*Open your Applications and click on the "Cisco AnyConnect" client.
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*When it opens, enter '''vpn.cites.illinois.edu''' for the VPN server, and click "Connect"
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*When the connection process begins, enter the following information
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**Group: '''1_SplitTunnel_Default'''
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**Username: '''Your netID'''
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**Password: '''Your Active Directory password'''
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*Click "Ok" to connect.
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*You should see a notification that you are connected, similar to the one below.
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Revision as of 10:21, 12 March 2020

Installing and Using Cisco VPN[edit]

  • You HAVE to be connected to the VPN in order to use Remote Desktop

Macintosh OSX[edit]

Installing Cisco VPN[edit]

  • Purchase this free offer for the Cisco VPN from the Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/Shop/product.aspx?zpid=2600
  • Go to the location where you saved the VPN installation package.
  • Double-click on the .pkg file.
  • The AnyConnect Installer will launch. Click "Continue".
    Macvpn.png
  • Accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) when prompted: First click "Continue", then "Agree"
    Macvpn2.png
    Macvpn3.png
  • Click "Install"
    Macvpn4.png
  • You'll be prompted to enter your local computer username and password.
    • Enter your local username (It may already be inputted)
    • Enter your local computer password
    • Click "Install Software"
    Macvpn5.png
  • After it's installed, you will see a window saying it installed successfully. Click "Close".
    Macvpn6.png

Connecting to Cisco VPN[edit]

  • Open your Applications and click on the "Cisco AnyConnect" client.
    Macvpn7.png
  • When it opens, enter vpn.cites.illinois.edu for the VPN server, and click "Connect"
    Macvpn8.png
  • When the connection process begins, enter the following information
    • Group: 1_SplitTunnel_Default
    • Username: Your netID
    • Password: Your Active Directory password
  • Click "Ok" to connect.
    Macvpn9.png
  • You should see a notification that you are connected, similar to the one below.
    Macvpn10.png

Windows 10[edit]

Finding Your IP Address[edit]

  • You will need the IP address of the computer you are trying to remotely access.

Macintosh OSX[edit]

Windows 10[edit]

  • Open the Settings window by going to: Start -> Settings
    Win10PrinterSetup1.png
  • Click "Network & Internet"
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  • Click "Ethernet" in the left-hand side.
    Win10ip2.png
  • Click on the Connection that is connected.
    Win10ip3.png
  • Scroll down and find your "IPv4 Address" This is your computer's IP address.
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