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Background
This article provides instructions for configuring computers to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access SVC.
VPN is one of two options for employees to use College resources from off-campus. For an overview of these options, see "How to work from off-campus".
VPN no longer requires an RA (Remote Access) network account. With MFA, you can use your skagit.edu login and password. This allows you to use your College owned laptop (with all it's programs and files) from home. If you do not have access to the VPN, but need it, please reach out to the helpdesk, who will work with you to get approval.
Before attempting to connect to Skagit's VPN, you need to have Okta configured for MFA use. If you have not set this up previously, you can use these instructions
SVC laptops have the AnyConnect software already installed, but installation instructions here
First: Download and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
- Connect to your local network
- Navigate to https://vpn.skagit.edu
- At the "Cisco Secure Desktop" dialog box, choose "Log In"
- The Logon dialog will appear.
- In the Group field enter Skagit_VPN (if it isn't already there).
- Enter your username and password. Click OK
- Follow the Download and Install instructions. Depending upon your internet speed it might be beneficial to “SAVE FILE” before attempting to run the installer.
Logon and use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
The first time you connect you will need to use the Search tool in the Taskbar to search for the "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" and open it. You may want to pin it to your taskbar for subsequent use.
- At the "VPN: Ready to connect, choose "vpn.skagit.edu" and click "Connect"
- The Logon dialog will appear.
- In the Group field enter Skagit_VPN (if it isn't already there).
- Enter your username and password. Do not use your full skagit.edu email address, just your firstname.lastname.
- Confirm your password by typing it in again in the Second Password box. Click OK.
- If you have more than one MFA method set up, there will be a prompt for you to select which one you want to use.
- The MFA prompt will appear, asking you to enter the code to confirm your identity OR approving the push notification on your phone, depending on your MFA preferences. Enter the code and click Ok.
- You should see a message about Security policies being applied. Then a message "You now have access to SVC resources" Click OK.
Images of what you will see following the steps above
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Disconnect when done
When you are done using your VPN, please disconnect by clicking the Cisco AnyConnect icon in the system tray and click "Disconnect"
For further information
Contact the IT Helpdesk