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VPN Installation for Windows Computers

Overview

This page contains instructions to help users install and launch the virtual private network (VPN) on Windows computers. NOTE: Only authorized faculty and staff are granted access to the VPN.  To request authorization or for more help, please call the IT Service Desk at 310.506.4357 (HELP).

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  Step One: Windows VPN Client Installation
  1. To access the Windows VPN install file, direct your browser to https://vpn.pepperdine.edu
  2. On the following screen, ensure "Group" is SecureConnect.
  3. Enter your Pepperdine NetworkID and password in the corresponding fields.
    Enter login credentials
  4. Use the Duo App to generate a SecureConnect Code:
      Generate a SecureConnect Code
    1. Open up the DUO app.

      DUO logo
    2. Select Accounts> to retrieve a six-digit passcode.

      Accounts selection
      Passcode optionsFYI: You also have the option to refresh the passcode.
    3. Enter the six-digit passcode in the VPN Authentication field.


  5. A disclaimer window will appear after logging in.  Click the "Continue" button to finish the VPN log-on and installation.
    Disclaimer window
  6. Click "Start AnyConnect".
    VPN Service Window
  7. Select "Download for Windows".
    Login Credentials
  8. Click on the download file.
    AnyConnect file
  9. Click "Next".
    Installation Window
  10. Accept the terms and click "Next".
    Accept terms window
  11. Click "Install".
    Begin AnyConnect installation
  12. Click "Finish".
    Finish Setup screen
  Step Two: Log in to VPN
  1. Type "Cisco" in the Windows search field.
  2. Selct "cisco anyconnect."
    Select AnyConnect
  3. Click on the "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" link or select "Open."
    Select "open"
  4. Enter your Pepperdine NetworkID and password in the corresponding fields.
  5. Generate a SecureConnect Code (from the Duo App) and enter it in the Authenticator field. Then click the "Login" button to proceed.
    Login credentials window
      Generate a SecureConnect Code

    On your phone

    1. Open up the DUO App.
      DUO App
    2. Select Accounts> to retrieve a six-digit passcode.
      Accounts selection
      Passcode optionsFYI-You also have the option to refresh the passcode.
    3. Enter a six-digit passcode in the VPN Authenticator field.


  Accessing Shared Drives

Accessing Network Disk Drives Via VPN on a Windows Computer

If you need to access Pepperdine network disk drives (such as R, S, U), you will have to follow these steps one time per VPN session.  These are also the steps to gain access to the network disk drives if they ever disappear in a regular or VPN session.

  1. Type "Run" in the Windows search field..
  2. Select "Run" or click "Open.".
    Click "Open."
  3.  Enter "\\arbor" and click the OK button.
    Run window
  4. Double-click the "NETLOGON" filename (or single-click "NETLOGON" and hit the "Enter" key).
    Double-click NETLOGON
  5. Double-click the "KIX32.EXE" filename (or single-click "KIX32.EXE" and hit the "Enter" key).
    Double-click KIX32
  6. If a Security Warning window appears for the KIX32.EXE program, click the "RUN" button.
    Arbor NETLOGON
  7. Click the X in the upper-right corner to close the NETLOGON arbor window.
    Click X in upper-right corner
  8. Type "PC" in the Windows search field.
  9. Click on the link or select "Open."
    Select "Open"
                 
  Disconnect from VPN

When you finish your session and wish to disconnect from the VPN, select the VPN icon in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop and either disconnect or quit the application.
Disconnect window

 

 

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