Connect to VPN (Mac/Windows)

Installations of VPN client for personal devices can be found here: https://it.cornell.edu/landing-page-kba/2605/5273

Mac

1. In a Finder window, click Applications, then Cisco, and then double-click Cisco Secure Client.

2. In the Cisco Secure Client window be sure that cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu is selected in the Connect To box, and then click Connect. 

3. In the Cisco Secure Client window:

  • In the Group box, select Two-Step_Login. This is required for all VPNs.
  • In the User Name box, enter your Cornell NetID@fh-vpn (Example: abc123@fh-vpn)
  • In the Password box, enter your NetID password.
  • In the Second Password or DUO Passcode (push/SMS/phone) box, type one of the following options to complete Two-Step Login:

4. Click OK.

5. If you entered push or phone, complete the Two-Step Login process. After doing so, you'll be connected to the VPN.

Windows

1. Launch the client by clicking the Start menu icon and typing Cisco, then clicking Cisco Secure Mobility Client in the search results.

2. In the Secure Client window cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu should be shown in the dropdown box. Click Connect.

3. In the Cisco Secure Client window:

  • In the Group box, the client should show Two-Step_Login. 
  • In the User Name box, enter your Cornell NetID@fh-vpn (example: abc123@fh-vpn)
  • In the Password box, enter your NetID password.
  • In the Second Password or Duo (push/SMS/phone) box, type one of the following options to complete Two-Step Login:
    • push to send a login request to your smartphone or another mobile device
    • phone to call you on your mobile phone or landline
    • SMS to receive a new set of passcodes. (You'll need to log in again.)
  • Note: First-time users will see a Second Password box while returning users will see a Duo (push/SMS/phone) box.

4. Click OK.

5. If you entered push or phone, complete the Two-Step Login process. After doing so, you'll be connected to the VPN.

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