

If you use WebLaunch to start An圜onnect on a Mac and the Java installer fails, a dialog box presents a Manual Install link. Using the Manual Install Option on Mac OS if the Java Installer Fails When the An圜onnect client is installed, to connect for the first time enter .uk in the connect to box, followed by your username and password then click Connect. Next, either click save to save the An圜onnect client locally to a temp folder or install immediately by clicking run.

Just click on the link within the window to start the installation process. In the event that your client is not installed automatically, the screen below will appear. You may have to arrange this through your relevant local IT support. Departments should engage their HR liaison to begin this process.NOTE: Before installing the Cisco An圜onnect VPN Client you will need Admin rights to your machine. Upon qualification, accounts will be created for these individuals. Non-employees requiring remote access must be sponsored by a Mason department or business unit and qualified by Human Resources.

In this instance, employees should check with their technical point of contact for further details on VPN Groups. In special cases, employees may require secure remote access to select administrative systems specific to their business unit or department. You will need to use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Select “STUDENT” from the Group list and log in with your NetID and Patriot Pass Password. If you do not know your specific VPN group or do not have one, you may enter “” and click Connect. Select “GENERAL” from the Group list and log in with your NetID and Patriot Pass Password. Please see the Two-Factor (2FA) service page for more information, including how to get started with 2FA. Mason uses Duo Security to deliver Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when using your NetID and Patriot Pass Password to log in to Mason applications. Once installed, enter your desired URL for your VPN group in the format “/” Two-Factor Authentication For iOS or Android devices, install the Cisco An圜onnect client through the appropriate app store.įollow these instructions to ensure you have the Cisco An圜onnect client: For Windows, Mac, and Linux devices, download the client from the Related Downloads box on this page. If you are not using a university-managed computer, you will first need to download the Cisco An圜onnect VPN client. The client is available on all university-managed computers in the Software Center (MESA) or in Mason Self Service (Jamf Pro). To access the VPN on university-managed computers (MESA or Jamf Pro), you will need to use the Cisco An圜onnect client.

This service is limited to users who have approval to access Mason’s online systems and services remotely.
