For Windows and Mac

Please go here for the download and instructions on the VPN client https://www.jmu.edu/computing/internet-and-network/vpn-client.shtml

For Linux

The Linux client is available directly from the VPN server in 2 flavors, rpm and deb.

Once installed, this should operate similarly to the Windows/macOS versions. Any differences will be documented here as applicable.

For Chrome OS

You can launch the VPN client for Chrome OS (i.e., Chromebooks not the Chrome browser) from the chrome web store at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pulse-secure/eiddfaedmgnpnnojolcknhpjbmmpplgd

After loading the app, you can create a connection as follows:

  1. Click on the system tray.
  2. Click on the VPN icon.
  3. Enter JMU SSLVPN for the “Name”, enter https://sslvpn.jmu.edu for the “URL”, enter your “Username”, and click on Save.

After you've created a connection, you can connect to the VPN as follows:

  1. Click on the system tray.
  2. Click on the VPN icon.
  3. Click on JMU SSLVPN.
  4. Enter your username and password.
  5. Proceed as described above.