University Computer Help Desk

Installing the VPN profile on Mac OS X 10.6

Download and install the VPN profile for Mac OS X 10.6 so you can access restricted resources from off campus.

Before You Begin

Before you can access restricted resources from off campus, you must establish a VPN connection. This article describes how to download and install the VPN profile for Mac OS X 10.6.

Install VPN Profile

To install the VPN profile for Mac OS X 10.6, do the following:

  1. Download the VPN profile for Mac OS X 10.6.
  2. After downloading it, the disk image named ISU VPN will automatically open.
    • If it does not open automatically, double-click on the vpnprofile_snowleopard.dmg file. Then double-click ISU VPN to open the disk image.
  3. Double-click ISU VPN.networkConnect to install the VPN profile. The Network window will open.
  4. Enter your ULID in the Account Name: box where it says [ULID Here].
  5. Verify that the Password: box says Server will prompt for password.
  6. Click the Apply button.

The VPN profile for Illinois State University is now installed. To learn how to connect using the VPN profile, refer to 1534: Connecting with VPN using Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7, and Mac OS X 10.8.