Objective:

• To install the VPN and connect to it on a Windows computer. Click here to be directed to instructions for Mac.

Environment:

• Windows OS 

Additional Information

Installing the CGU VPN allows staff and faculty to remotely access on-campus only network resources such as Network File Shares using any Windows computer, either personal or CGU issued.

Procedure

1. If you don’t already have Cisco Anyconnect or Cisco Secure Client installed onto your machine please visit https://vpn.claremont.edu

2. Once the webpage loads you should see a box to select the profile that you want to use. Select the profile you want to connect to (CGU General / WFH) and select Login.

3. Once you select Login you will be redirected to a Microsoft login page where you will either see previous accounts you’ve logged in with or be prompted to input an email address. Either way you will want to use your normal CGU email address. You will then need to enter your password and satisfy your MFA challenge.

4. Finally, you will be brought to a download window to install the client onto your computer. The download button will change according to the Operating System you are using. Once you select the download button you can click on the Instructions button to finish the installation.

5. Click the Download for Windows button

6. Save the file and run the installer.

7. Click Next to begin installing.

8. Click to Accept the End User License Agreement and Next to continue installing.

9.  Click the Install button (you may be prompted to enter password to authorize).

10. Click the Finish button to complete the installation.

Other Resources

• Connecting to VPN