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Zangaram: /* University Windows 10 Laptops */

2025-12-01T17:53:15Z

University Windows 10 Laptops

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	'''Please note:''' when using the Microsoft VPN, ALL internet traffic from your connected laptop/device will be securely routed through the university network. This includes any network traffic intended for non-WPUNJ services and, as result, this may result is slower response from outside resources.		'''Please note:''' when using the Microsoft VPN, ALL internet traffic from your connected laptop/device will be securely routed through the university network. This includes any network traffic intended for non-WPUNJ services and, as result, this may result is slower response from outside resources.

	====University Windows 10 Laptops====		====University Windows 10/11 Laptops====
	This video demonstrates how to login to the WPUNJ VPN once the connection appears on your laptop. Once connected, you will be able to access to your network drives as though you were on campus.		This video demonstrates how to login to the WPUNJ VPN once the connection appears on your laptop. Once connected, you will be able to access to your network drives as though you were on campus.

Speroj: /* University Windows 10 Laptops */

2024-09-18T14:44:06Z

University Windows 10 Laptops

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	====University Windows 10 Laptops====		====University Windows 10 Laptops====
	This video demonstrates how to login to the MS VPN once the connection appears on your laptop. Once connected, you will be able to access to your network drives as though you were on campus.		This video demonstrates how to login to the WPUNJ VPN once the connection appears on your laptop. Once connected, you will be able to access to your network drives as though you were on campus.

	The K: drive will be available upon connection, though you may need to ‘map’ your U: drive manually ([[Map a Network Drive\|instructions on how to do so here]].)		The K: drive will be available upon connection, though you may need to ‘map’ your U: drive manually ([[Map a Network Drive\|instructions on how to do so here]].)

Speroj: /* Microsoft VPN (MS VPN) for University Imaged Machines */

2024-09-18T14:43:53Z

Microsoft VPN (MS VPN) for University Imaged Machines

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	The VPN server authenticates using WPU usernames and passwords ONLY. Faculty and staff users must have a valid WPUNJ account to use the VPN services. VPN Services are available as a web or client application.		The VPN server authenticates using WPU usernames and passwords ONLY. Faculty and staff users must have a valid WPUNJ account to use the VPN services. VPN Services are available as a web or client application.

	=== Microsoft VPN (MS VPN) for University Imaged Machines ===		=== Microsoft VPN (WPUNJ VPN or MS VPN) for University Imaged Machines ===
	'''Please note:''' when using the Microsoft VPN, ALL internet traffic from your connected laptop/device will be securely routed through the university network. This includes any network traffic intended for non-WPUNJ services and, as result, this may result is slower response from outside resources.		'''Please note:''' when using the Microsoft VPN, ALL internet traffic from your connected laptop/device will be securely routed through the university network. This includes any network traffic intended for non-WPUNJ services and, as result, this may result is slower response from outside resources.

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	</OL>		</OL>
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	=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===		=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===

Speroj: /* Accessing files on your network shares (K and U drives) */

2023-01-31T15:23:27Z

Accessing files on your network shares (K and U drives)

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	# The Cisco Anyconnect VPN app will run in the background on your iOS device until the VPN connection is terminated. To terminate the connection, return to the app and toggle the on/off switch to Off.		# The Cisco Anyconnect VPN app will run in the background on your iOS device until the VPN connection is terminated. To terminate the connection, return to the app and toggle the on/off switch to Off.

	== Accessing files on your network shares (K and U drives) ==		<!-- == Accessing files on your network shares (K and U drives) ==

	It is important to understand that accessing our network storage through the [https://vpn.wpunj.edu webvpn] is a bit different than using your office PC or laptop. There is no "drag and drop." To access and/or edit a file, it must first be downloaded locally. If your file is edited or changed, you must UPLOAD it back to the folder it resided in. If you fail to do so, all changes you made will only exist on the computer you made the changes on.		It is important to understand that accessing our network storage through the [https://vpn.wpunj.edu webvpn] is a bit different than using your office PC or laptop. There is no "drag and drop." To access and/or edit a file, it must first be downloaded locally. If your file is edited or changed, you must UPLOAD it back to the folder it resided in. If you fail to do so, all changes you made will only exist on the computer you made the changes on.

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	<br>You should now be able to browse to, download, edit and upload files through use of the [http://www.wpunj.edu/webvpn WebVPN].		<br>You should now be able to browse to, download, edit and upload files through use of the [http://www.wpunj.edu/webvpn WebVPN].
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	''The VPN software available on this page is for use in the United States and Canada ONLY. It is NOT to be placed on a computer system that will be subject to International Travel. Exporting this software is a Federal Crime.''		''The VPN software available on this page is for use in the United States and Canada ONLY. It is NOT to be placed on a computer system that will be subject to International Travel. Exporting this software is a Federal Crime.''

Speroj: /* Mac OS X (10.7 or later) */

2023-01-31T15:13:23Z

Mac OS X (10.7 or later)

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 William Paterson University is not responsible for any software/hardware failures due to the installation of the VPN software provided by Cisco.
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 ==== Mobile Devices (iPad, iPhone, Android) ====

Speroj: /* Mac OS X (10.7 or later) */

2023-01-31T15:12:27Z

Mac OS X (10.7 or later)

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	==== Mac OS X (10.7 or later) ====		==== Mac OS X (10.7 or later) ====

	'''If you are using a university supplied MacBook or MacBook Pro you should skip to step 6.'''		<!-- '''If you are using a university supplied MacBook or MacBook Pro you should skip to step 6.'''

	~~<!--~~ ===== Installing =====		===== Installing =====
	1) Log into WPConnect. Go to the Employee Tab and then select the "Information technology" link. Click on the "WebVPN" link.		1) Log into WPConnect. Go to the Employee Tab and then select the "Information technology" link. Click on the "WebVPN" link.

Speroj: /* Mac OS X (10.7 or later) */

2023-01-31T15:12:11Z

Mac OS X (10.7 or later)

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	'''If you are using a university supplied MacBook or MacBook Pro you should skip to step 6.'''		'''If you are using a university supplied MacBook or MacBook Pro you should skip to step 6.'''

	===== Installing =====		<!-- ===== Installing =====
	1) Log into WPConnect. Go to the Employee Tab and then select the "Information technology" link. Click on the "WebVPN" link.		1) Log into WPConnect. Go to the Employee Tab and then select the "Information technology" link. Click on the "WebVPN" link.

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	William Paterson University is not responsible for any software/hardware failures due to the installation of the VPN software provided by Cisco.		William Paterson University is not responsible for any software/hardware failures due to the installation of the VPN software provided by Cisco.
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	==== Mobile Devices (iPad, iPhone, Android) ====		==== Mobile Devices (iPad, iPhone, Android) ====

Speroj at 15:11, 31 January 2023

2023-01-31T15:11:16Z

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	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Logging into the administrative systems		<li>Logging into the administrative systems
	<li>Connecting remotely to some of the University's Library resources (WebVPN)		<!-- <li>Connecting remotely to some of the University's Library resources (WebVPN) -->
	<li>Accessing University File Services		<li>Accessing University File Services
	</ul>		</ul>
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	[[File:MSVPN_Mac_2.png\|250px]]		[[File:MSVPN_Mac_2.png\|250px]]

	=== Web VPN ===		<!-- === Web VPN ===
	{{#ev:youtube\|zX50sdroyMk\|400\|right}}		{{#ev:youtube\|zX50sdroyMk\|400\|right}}
	The steps to sign-on to [http://www.wpunj.edu/webvpn WebVPN] and use are as follows:		The steps to sign-on to [http://www.wpunj.edu/webvpn WebVPN] and use are as follows:
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	<LI> Don't forget to '''LOG OFF''' after you have completed your VPN session.		<LI> Don't forget to '''LOG OFF''' after you have completed your VPN session.
	</OL>		</OL>
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	=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===		=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===

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	==== Microsoft Windows ====		==== Microsoft Windows ====

	===== Microsoft Windows Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client Installation =====		<!-- ===== Microsoft Windows Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client Installation =====
	Full time employees will be able to download the Windows VPN client from the [http://wpconnect.wpunj.edu/cp/home/loginf WPCONNECT] portal. From the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame you will see a link named "Web VPN". Click on it.		Full time employees will be able to download the Windows VPN client from the [http://wpconnect.wpunj.edu/cp/home/loginf WPCONNECT] portal. From the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame you will see a link named "Web VPN". Click on it.

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	<li>At completion of the installation you will see a "Connection established" on your ~~brrowser~~ window as shown below. Now your VPN client is fully installed and running. Just close your browser.		<li>At completion of the installation you will see a "Connection established" on your browser window as shown below. Now your VPN client is fully installed and running. Just close your browser.

	<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:480px">		<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:480px">
	[[Image:Anyconnect2.PNG\|center\|480px]]		[[Image:Anyconnect2.PNG\|center\|480px]]
	</div>		</div>


	<li>To disconnect the VPN client simply right click on the VPN icon on the right side of your task bar (it looks like a lock) and click on the 'Disconnect" button.		<li>To disconnect the VPN client simply right click on the VPN icon on the right side of your task bar (it looks like a lock) and click on the 'Disconnect" button.
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	<li>To reconnect click on the start windows button at the left bottom of your task bar and select "All Programs". There you will find a "Cisco" folder with the Anyconnect VPN program icon. Click on the icon to launch the AnyConnect VPN client.		<li>To reconnect click on the start windows button at the left bottom of your task bar and select "All Programs". There you will find a "Cisco" folder with the Anyconnect VPN program icon. Click on the icon to launch the AnyConnect VPN client.
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	===== Using the Windows Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client =====		===== Using the Windows Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client =====
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	</ul>		</ul>
			<li>To disconnect the VPN client simply right click on the VPN icon on the right side of your task bar (it looks like a lock) and click on the 'Disconnect" button.
			<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:400px">
			[[Image:Anyconnect8.PNG\|center\|400px]]
			</div>

			<li>To reconnect click on the start windows button at the left bottom of your task bar and select "All Programs". There you will find a "Cisco" folder with the Anyconnect VPN program icon. Click on the icon to launch the AnyConnect VPN client.


	==== Mac OS X (10.7 or later) ====		==== Mac OS X (10.7 or later) ====

Fanningb: /* Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application */

2021-03-17T21:07:50Z

Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application

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	=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===		=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===

	'''Please note:''' when using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN from your connected laptop/device, only the network traffic for communicating with WPUNJ campus resources will be securely routed through the university network. Non-WPUNJ services will communicate directly to those services as if VPN was not connected. Note: one ~~know~~ exception is that home networks with IP addresses starting with 172.x, 10.x, or 192.x may encounter issues with connecting to local network resources when connected to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN.		'''Please note:''' when using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN from your connected laptop/device, only the network traffic for communicating with WPUNJ campus resources will be securely routed through the university network. Non-WPUNJ services will communicate directly to those services as if VPN was not connected. Note: one known exception is that home networks with IP addresses starting with 172.x, 10.x, or 192.x may encounter issues with connecting to local network resources when connected to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN.

	Download the required software through WP Connect from the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame. The VPN does not replace your ISP connectivity, it is intended only so your can access secure resources.		Download the required software through WP Connect from the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame. The VPN does not replace your ISP connectivity, it is intended only so your can access secure resources.

Fanningb: /* Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application */

2021-03-17T20:24:58Z

Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application

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	=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===		=== Cisco AnyConnect Client VPN Application ===

			'''Please note:''' when using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN from your connected laptop/device, only the network traffic for communicating with WPUNJ campus resources will be securely routed through the university network. Non-WPUNJ services will communicate directly to those services as if VPN was not connected. Note: one know exception is that home networks with IP addresses starting with 172.x, 10.x, or 192.x may encounter issues with connecting to local network resources when connected to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN.

	Download the required software through WP Connect from the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame. The VPN does not replace your ISP connectivity, it is intended only so your can access secure resources.		Download the required software through WP Connect from the "Employee" tab, and under the "Information Technology" window frame. The VPN does not replace your ISP connectivity, it is intended only so your can access secure resources.