How to connect to the Purdue Northwest VPN (virtual private network)

Overview

A virtual private network, or VPN, is used to allow authorized computers access to a central server remotely. Purdue Northwest VPN users should use the Cisco Secure Client VPN client to establish a VPN connection.  

Instructions

To download and install the Secure Clientclient on personal devices:

• Cisco Secure Clientsoftware is available through the Purdue IT CommunityHub page.
• After logging in with your Purdue Login, click on the option for Antivirus and Security Software.
• You will see options for Cisco Secure Clientfor Personally Owned Computers and Cisco Secure Clientfor University Owned Computers. You will be able to choose your operating system and download the software by following the prompts.
• It will download a zipped folder to your computer. Unzip this folder and then install the software. If you need assistance with these directions, please contact the CSC at 219.989.2888 or via the Virtual Helpdesk.

To download and install the Secure Client  on a PNW-managed computer:

• Cisco Secure Client is available on many University Owned Windows computers by going to the Microsoft Software Center on your Windows or macOS computer.

To download and install the Secure Client on a mobile device:

• App Store for iPhone
• Play Store for Android
• Chrome Store for Chromebooks

To connect to the PNW VPN Network using the Cisco Secure Client:

• Create a new connection to the url: webvpn.pnw.edu.  (Teams that require specialized access may use a different address. That information will be communicated to that team directly.)
• Sign in using your career account username.  The password will be your 4-digit PIN, PUSH or the 6-digit code from your Duo authenticator app.
   

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