Secure SSL VPN - Windows Quick Reference

Quick Reference Guide for the Secure VPN
 

The steps below allow quick access to the Secure VPN.  If you are having problems, please either go through the First-time User's Guide again, check the Troubleshooting page, or contact the Computing Help Desk for assistance.

  1. Connect and Login to the Secure VPN
  2. Disconnect from the Secure VPN
     

Connecting to the Secure VPN

The Secure VPN website and directions below will NOT work when you are on-campus.  You must be either off-campus, or stop by the Computing Help Desk to set up the Secure VPN.

  1. Launch the AnyConnect Client using one of the methods below:
    • Search for AnyConnect and click on the Client that appears in the search.
    • Go to Start > All Programs > Cisco and launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
  2. In the VPN: field, make sure it has  vpn.wellesley.edu/secure  then click Connect.
  3. Enter your Wellesley College username and password in the popup window and click OK.
  4. You are now connected to the Secure VPN. A globe with a lock will appear in the notification area:
  5. A new browser tab or window may appear, and then reload with either an error message or the VPN login page again.  You may ignore and close this tab.
  6. You can now use the secure resources behind the Secure VPN. 
  7. Be sure to follow the disconnect directions below when you are finished using the systems.

 

Disconnecting from the Secure VPN
 

It is good practice to disconnect from the Secure VPN when you have finished using the secure resources, or before putting your computer to sleep.  This will speed up your internet connection for other non-secure activity, and keep the secure resources secure.

To disconnect from the Secure VPN, quit any applications using the secure resources, and then quit the Cisco AnyConnect Client.  To quit the client, in the Windows notification area (bottom right, near the clock), right-click on the Cisco AnyConnect Client globe icon and select Quit.  The client will first disconnect your computer from the Secure VPN and then quit the application.  You may notice a brief interruption in your internet connection.