Overview
The ILR VPN provides a secure connection to the Cornell network from a Mac computer located anywhere in the world that has an internet connection. Also see instructions for Windows computers. Once connected to the ILR VPN, you will be able to obtain any necessary computer software updates, access your ILR server shares (L: drive), access ILR departmental printers, and connect to ILR computers that are located on an ILR network and have remote desktop configured. The required Two-Step authentication verifies that the person who is attempting to make a VPN connection is who they say they are.
1) Access The Cisco VPN Software
On the desktop go to Go -> Applications – Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Click here to install the client. If the Go menu item is not visible, click once on an empty spot on the desktop.
2) Connect to VPN
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client pop-up box will appear. To the left of Connect, verify that cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu is entered. If it is, click Connect.
3) Login To Two-Step VPN
A dialog box will appear with the heading Cisco AnyConnect | cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu.Use the following options to connect:
Group = Select Two-Step_Login from the drop down menu.
Username = yournetid@IL-VPN (this is case sensitive so use capital letters for IL-VPN).
Password = your netid/email password.
DUO Passcode(push/sms/phone):
push: When typing push, a notification will be sent to your DUO Mobile app on your Smartphone.
sms: When typing sms, ten unique sets of numbers will be sent via text message to your Smartphone. Any of these codes can be used for twenty-four hours. Each code can only be used once.
phone: when typing phone, the default phone number setup in your two-step device management will ring to verify your identity.
4) Successful Connection Verified
On the top right of the screen on the desktop (near the clock) a pop-up box will appear indicating a successful VPN connection.Also, at the top of the screen on the desktop near the clock, you can double check that you’re currently connected to VPN by looking for an image of a globe with a lock just to the right of the globe.
5) Disconnect
On the desktop, select the image of a globe with a lock at the top of the screen.A drop-down menu will appear. Choose Disconnect.
