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Overview
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for allowing a user to connect to the ADDL Virtual Private Network (VPN), as well as allowing a remote connection to their PC.
Important Notes:
- If the Purdue VPN is not installed, follow the instructions on how to install the VPN before proceeding.
- (Mac only) The Windows App must be installed on the user's personal Mac before proceeding.
- User must have permission to access the ADDL VPN. (Member of 00000051-VET_ts_user in Adaxes)
- User must be added to the Remote Desktop Users group of the PC they are attempting to remote into.
- Purdue Two-Factor Authentication (Microsoft Authenticator) is required for VPN services.
Instructions
- Connect to the ADDL VPN
Before proceeding, ensure the user has the necessary permissions and an active connection to the ADDL VPN.
- Open the Cisco Secure Client application.
- Enter the following address exactly (case-sensitive):
webvpn.purdue.edu/ADDL-Users
- Authenticate
- When prompted, have the user enter their credentials in the following format:
- Username: boilerad\[username]
- Password: Purdue Career Account password
- Follow the notification instructions from Microsoft Authenticator to complete the authentication.
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Have the user open the Remote Desktop Connection App on their PC, or the Windows App if they are using a Mac.
- (Mac only) Create a new PC within the Windows App.
- Connect to the IP Address of the requested machine.
- When prompted, have the user enter their credentials in the following format:
- Username: boilerad\[username]
- Password: Purdue Career Account password
- (Windows only) If the remote connection is trying to connect with the user's local account, have them select "More choices", then "Use a different account".
These steps should allow a user to remote into their ADDL computer from their personal home computer.