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student:vpn:start [2024/02/21 15:30] – Remove openconnect directions and replace with official client information and links mckeanbsstudent:vpn:start [2024/12/13 11:30] (current) morrispj
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-====== For Windows and Mac ======+===== JMU VPN ===== 
 +The JMU VPN endpoint is changing to Palo Alto GlobalProtect on January 6 2025. The existing Ivanti Secure Access client will stop working at that time.
  
-Please go here for the download and instructions on the VPN client https://www.jmu.edu/computing/internet-and-network/vpn-client.shtml+===== Windows and Mac ===== 
 +Download the VPN client from https://gp.jmu.edu/ 
 +Full documentation is available from the [[https://jamesmadisonuniversity.rightanswers.com/portal/app/portlets/results/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=241205140417860|IT Knowledge Base]].
  
-====== For Linux ====== +===== Linux ===== 
-The Linux client is available directly from the VPN server in 2 flavors, rpm and deb +Install the OpenConnect client from your distribution's repository then launch it from the terminal as root. For example in Mint or Ubuntu: 
-  * For the rpm version, use this linkhttps://vpn.jmu.edu/dana-na/jam/getComponent.cgi?command=get;component=PulseSecure;platform=rpm +<code> 
-  * For the deb version, use this link: https://vpn.jmu.edu/dana-na/jam/getComponent.cgi?command=get;component=PulseSecure;platform=deb+# apt install openconnect 
 +# openconnect --protocol=gp gp.jmu.edu 
 +</code>
  
-Once installed, this should operate similarly to the Windows/macOS versionsAny differences will be documented here as applicable.+Your distribution may have a package that integrates the VPN into your network management softwareSearch your OS repositories for openconnect related packages.
  
 +===== 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://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/globalprotect/nicidmbokaedpmoegdbcebhnchpegcdc
  
-====== For Chrome OS ====== +Set the portal to ''gp.jmu.edu''
- +
-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: +
- +
-  - Click on the system tray. +
-  - Click on the VPN icon. +
-  - Enter  %%JMU SSLVPN%% for the "Name", enter %%https://sslvpn.jmu.edu%% for the "URL", enter your "Username", and click on <key>Save</key>+
- +
-After you've created a connection, you can connect to the VPN as follows: +
- +
-  - Click on the system tray. +
-  - Click on the VPN icon. +
-  - Click on  %%JMU SSLVPN%%. +
-  - Enter your username and password. +
-  - Proceed as described above. +