Connecting with VPN using Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7
When you are off campus, some of Illinois State University's electronic services are unavailable to you unless you establish a VPN connection.
Before You Begin
Mac OS X 10.6 and Mac OS X 10.7 allow you to install a VPN profile which can be used to connect with VPN through Illinois State University. After you download and install the VPN profile for Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7, a VPN icon will be added to your Mac OS X menu bar. Use this icon to connect with VPN.
Connect with VPN
To connect with VPN in Mac OS X 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.7, do the following:
- Click the VPN icon on the menu bar and select Connect VPN (IPSec).
- This is a black icon with vertical lines and is located on the right side of the menu bar near the Airport wireless icon.
- Enter your password when prompted to do so.
- Click OK.
- After a moment, you see a message that says, “Welcome to ISU”.
- Click OK.
You are now connected through VPN.
Disconnect from VPN
When you are finished using your VPN connection, you should disconnect. Do the following:
- Click the VPN icon on the menu bar.
- Click Disconnect VPN (IPsec).
You are now disconnected from VPN.
Unlimited Timeout
The VPN server will never disconnect you due to being idle (i.e. it has an unlimited timeout). If you are no longer using your VPN connection, you should disconnect. Reconnect when you need to access restricted resources from off campus again.