Quick instructions in a printer friendly format are available here.
  1. Install the Cisco VPN Client.

    Download the Cisco Virtual Private Network(VPN) software which establishes a secure connection between your laptop and Penn State's VPN Concentrator and enables you to access the Internet and PSU networking resources such as PASS, Elion, Portal and Webmail. 

    It is not necessary to have the Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) software installed to download the Cisco Virtual Private Network VPN software.  The above link will allow you to download the VPN software without needing to have the VPN software installed.

    The link to download the VPN software is:  https://www.work.psu.edu/access/vpn and can be accessed directly using the wireless network and configuring your wireless network adapter to connect to the "pennstate" (without the quotes) network ID.

    Instructions for how to configure your wireless network adapter to connect to the "pennstate" network ID are here.

    - Click on Windows V 4.8.01. and enter your Penn State user ID and password.

    - Save to a convenient location such as your Desktop.
     

  2. Install the Cisco VPN
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    - Click on the file you have just downloaded (vpnclient.win.exe) and double click on it.

    - Run the setup and carefully read the license agreement before proceeding.

    - Save to the default folder or browse to desired folder and remember the location.

    - Choose the option to restart your computer. (Note: Rebooting will close the browser window so Bookmark this page or remember the site address)
     

  3. Configure the Cisco VPN

    4. - Go to Start -->All Programs--> Cisco Systems VPN Client --> choose VPN Client

    - For easier use you can create a shortcut on the desktop by right clicking on the VPN client icon -->Sent to -->Desktop.

    - Open VPN Client, from the list choose "ITS Wireless at Harrisburg" and on the top hit Connect.

    - Enter your Penn State User ID and Password, and then you are connected.

    - Disconnect the VPN client when you are done by right clicking on VPN Client icon and choose Disconnect.