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Introduction

This page explains the steps for connecting to Biola VPN on a Mac or a , Windows PC, or iOS.

VPN allows authorized users to connect to Biola's local, on-campus network from off-campus.

Before beginning this procedure, you must have an active VPN account and install Cisco AnyConnect (Mac or WindowsHow to Install Cisco AnyConnect (Biola's VPN)).

All staff and faculty VPN accounts are active by default. Non-employee (students, alumni, etc.) access must be requested by an employee. This access can be requested through the access request form here.Test

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About Remote Access with VPN

Internet and Network

Need to know how to install Cisco AnyConnect? Please see our How to Install Cisco AnyConnect (Biola's VPN) page.

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titleHow to Connect to Cisco AnyConnect on a Mac
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Open Cisco AnyConnect.

The application is stored in Macintosh HD/Applications/Cisco.

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2When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already.
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3Click Connect.4If prompted, enter your NetID and password, then click OK.
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5Click Accept.
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StepWhat to doHow It Looks
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Open Cisco AnyConnect.

The application is stored in Macintosh HD/Applications/Cisco.

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2When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already.

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3Click Connect.
4If prompted, enter your NetID and password, then click OK.

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5Click Accept.

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6To disconnect from AnyConnect, click on the AnyConnect icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and select Disconnect.

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Introduction

This page explains the steps for connecting to Biola VPN on a Mac or a Windows PC.

VPN allows authorized users to connect to Biola's local, on-campus network from off campus.

Before beginning this procedure, you must have an active VPN account and install Cisco AnyConnect (Mac or Windows).

All staff and faculty VPN accounts are active by default. Non-employee (students, alumni, etc.) access must be requested by an employee. This access can be requested through the access request form here.

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About Remote Access with VPN

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Select the Biola_VPN group.

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Enter your Biola email address, then click Next.

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Enter your Biola password when prompted, and click Sign in.

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Upon 1st-time login, more information is required and you will be prompted for the multifactor method you wish to use. You may use the MS Authenticator smartphone app, or select I want to use a different method to use a phone number. Make your choice, and then select Next.

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If you selected I want to use a different method, then enter your phone number, and select Next.


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If you select Yes when prompted to Stay signed in? your login info will be saved in the AnyConnect client for 60 days.

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On future AnyConnect login attempts, you will be prompted to approve your sign in request with a second factor. Approve the request using the Microsoft Authenticator app, or click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now to use your predefined second factor.

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You're connected to Biola VPN!

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12To disconnect from AnyConnect, click on the AnyConnect icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and select Disconnect.

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StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
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Open Cisco AnyConnect.

You can find it by opening the Start menu, and searching for "anyconnect".

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2When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already.

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3Click Connect.
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Enter your Biola email address, then click Next.

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Enter your Biola password when prompted, and click Sign in.

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Upon 1st-time login, more information is required and you will be prompted for the multi-factor method you wish to use. You may use the MS Authenticator smartphone app, or select I want to use a different method to use a phone number. Make your choice, and then select Next.

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If you selected I want to use a different method, then enter your phone number, and select Next.


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If you select Yes when prompted to Stay signed in? your login info will be saved in the AnyConnect client for 60 days.

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On future AnyConnect login attempts, you will be prompted to approve your sign in request with a second factor. Approve the request using the Microsoft Authenticator app, or click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now to use your predefined second factor.

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When prompted, press Accept to agree to the VPN Service Agreement.

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You're connected to Biola VPN!

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5To disconnect from AnyConnect, click the arrow in the System Tray, then right-click on the AnyConnect icon and select "VPN Disconnect".

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Open the Cisco AnyConnect app on your home screen.

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2Click the "Connections" tab.

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3Click "Add VPN Connection"

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  • Under description put "Biola VPN"
  • Under service address put "vpn.biola.edu"
  • Click Save

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When prompted, click "Allow"

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Enter your iPhone passcode to Add VPN Configurations.

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You're connected to Biola VPN!

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