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
The application is stored in Macintosh HD/Applications/Cisco.
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When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already.
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Click Connect.
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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 prompted, enter your NetID and password, then click OK.
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Click Accept.
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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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To 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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How to Connect to Biola's VPN Use Cisco AnyConnect on Windows
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Open Cisco AnyConnect.
You can find it by opening the Start menu, and searching for "anyconnect".
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When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already.
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Click Connect.
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If prompted, enter your NetID and password, then click OK.
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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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To 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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How to Use Cisco AnyConnect on iOS
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Open the Cisco AnyConnect app on your home screen.
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Click the "Connections" tab.
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Click "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.
