====== VPN (Virtual Private Network) ======

The University of Maryland VPN service allows faculty and staff to connect to various services that are available only within UMD's internal network. Using this, your computer will behave as if it is physically on campus and connected to its network.

===== Downloading the VPN Client =====
You can download the University of Maryland's VPN client, Global Protect, by visiting [[https://access.umd.edu/global-protect/portal/portal.esp|this link]].

===== Installing the VPN Client =====
Once you have downloaded the appropriate MAC/Windows client from the link above:
  - Quit all programs that may be currently running.\\
  - Click on the **Globalprotect64.msi** file you downloaded.\\
  - Click Yes to continue if you see a warning message.\\
  - Click **Next** on the installation window when it tells you it will guide you through the installation.\\
  - Select where the program will be installed or leave it to default, then select next.\\
  - Click **Next** to start the installation.\\
  - You should get a success message.\\
  - Click **Close** to exit.\\
  - Restart your computer.\\

===== Connecting to UMD's VPN Network =====

  - Find and run **GlobalProtect** in your Start Menu.
  - This will bring up a window at the bottom right of your screen. Enter **access.umd.edu** into the text field and click **Connect**.
  - Enter your **University** credentials into the CAS popup window and click OK.
  - The VPN client will now perform any updates needed and connect you to the VPN.
  - You are now successfully connected to the VPN.