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.
- For the rpm version, use this link: https://vpn.jmu.edu/dana-na/jam/getComponent.cgi?command=get;component=PulseSecure;platform=rpm
- For the deb version, use this link: https://vpn.jmu.edu/dana-na/jam/getComponent.cgi?command=get;component=PulseSecure;platform=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:
- 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 Save.
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.