Installing and using VPN to connect to company network
Prerequisites
- Before you can connect to VPN a username and password must be created for you. Please submit a ticket to IT to obtain your username and password if you don't already have one.
- To connect to the VPN you cannot already be on the office network. If you would like to test the VPN while you are in the office, you can connect to the Auditorium Guest Wifi. Sometimes you can connect to this at your desk (especially if you are at the south west part of the building), sometimes you might need to go to the first floor.
- Before you can login for the first time, IT will need to enter a shared key. Please schedule an event in McKay or Taylor's calendar to do this. This can be done in the office (using the the Auditorium Guest Wifi) or it can be done over Zoom by sharing your screen and giving IT remote control access to enter the shared key.
How to install VPN
How to connect to VPN for the first time
- Open "SonicWall Global VPN Client"
- Click on the + icon to create a new connection.
- For the IP address add "50.230.88.131"
- For the connection name add a descriptive name (like Office) or leave the default (IP address).
- Double click the connection or press on the "Enable" icon.
- Enter your username and password.
- Have IT enter the shared key. If you are in the office you can go to the IT area for help. If you are remove you should schedule a calendar event with McKay Christensen to do a Zoom call.