VPN Installation for Windows Computers

1. To access the Windows VPN install file, direct your browser to https://vpn.pepperdine.edu
2. On the following screen, ensure that the "Group" is set to "SecureConnect."
3. Enter your Pepperdine NetworkID and password in the corresponding fields.
   
4. Use the Duo App to generate a SecureConnect Code:
   
     Generate a SecureConnect Code

   1. Open up the DUO app.

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

      
      FYI: 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. Select the "Continue" button to finish the VPN login and installation.
   
6. Select "Start AnyConnect."
   
7. Select "Download for Windows."
   
8. Open the downloaded installer file.
   
9. On the first installer windows, choose "Next."
   
10. Accept the terms and select "Next."
    
11. Choose "Install."
    
12. When prompted, choose "Finish" to cimplete the installation.
    

1. Type "Cisco" in the Windows search field.
2. Selct "cisco anyconnect."
   
3. Choose the "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" link or select "Open."
   
4. On the first screen, be sure that vpn.pepperdine.edu appears (if not, enter it).
5. On the second screen...
   • Be sure that the "Group" says SecureConnect
   • Enter your Pepperdine NetworkID and password in the corresponding fields.
   • In the Authenticator field, you may enter "push" to send a push notification to your SecureConnect device, "phone" for a phone call authentication, or open the SecureConnect DUO app and enter the six-digit code.
6. Select the "Login" button to proceed.
   
   
     Generate a SecureConnect Code

   On your phone

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

Accessing Network Disk Drives Via VPN on a Windows Computer

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

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

When you finish your session and wish to disconnect from the VPN, select the VPN icon in the system tray (lower right-hand corner of your desktop) and select "Disconnect."