Download and install:
Mac VPN client - OS X (installer file)
1) Run the installer package (link above)
2) Click Continue to install Junos Pulse
3) Click install to start the process
4) Enter your username and password
5) Click Ok
If you receive this notification, click Ok
6) Click Allow
7) Click Close
Using Junos Pulse to Establish a VPN Connection on a Mac
1) Click on the Junos Pulse icon in the Mac menu bar and select Open Junos Pulse
2) Click on the Plus (+) sign
3) Set connection type to Policy Secure (UAC)
Enter the Name UofM VPN
Enter Server URL type: vpn4.cc.umanitoba.ca
NOTE: Vendors should not be using the above connection. Please use, instead: vpn.cc.umanitoba.ca
click Add
4) In the connections window, click on Connect
5) Read the User Agreement and click Proceed
6) Staff should choose Active Directory and click Connect
Students should choose General Access and click Connect
7) Authenticate with account credentials and click Connect: Staff can use their university email address or UMNetID, Students and Vedors will need to use their university email address.
8) The Connections window will show your active U of M connection. You may click Disconnect when you wish terminate the connection.
Click HERE for instructions on setting up Remote Access on a Mac Workstation
Click HERE for instructions how to Map to your drives after logging on the VPN Client Software
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