Set Up VPN Access--Windows

Table of Contents:

Requesting VPN Access

Please Click Here for VPN Access Instructions.

Installing GlobalProtect - Personal Device

1. You will need admin rights to install the Global Protect product on your home computer. Launch your web browser and type https://gpvpn.cnu.edu into the address bar. Regardless of which browser you use, you will see the following screen. Enter your CNU username in the “name” box, then your password in the Password box.

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2. You’ll then be asked to download the version of Global Protect that matches your system. To find out your system type, do the following:
   1. Right-click on your Start Menu
   2. Click "System"
   3. Look at the following to determine which version is necessary.
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3. Close that window, and download the appropriate file to your system type.
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4. Double-click on the file to run it. A box will come up asking whether you want to run the file.  Click “Run.”
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5. Click Next on the next three screens: 

The program will be installed on your computer. You may have to enter your admin username and password depending on your computer's setup. Click Complete when the client is done installing.

Accessing GlobalProtect

1. To access the client, click the start menu and locate GlobalProtect from the list of applications:
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2. On the first launch, you will be prompted to "Get Started," upon clicking this button type in the following into the Portal area (gpvpn.cnu.edu):
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3. The application will open a mini-box on the bottom right of your screen. Click "Connect".
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4. You will be redirected to a window that confirms your account via Single Sign-on Services which will look like the following:
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5. Type in your CNU Email address and password, confirm your Multifactor Authentication method and then click sign in.
6. You will see this icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen if you are connected:
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