The Cisco AnyConnect Client creates a secure connection back to UONet, the campus network, over the public Internet. This allows for use of UO resources (File Servers, Printers, Updates, Security, Campus Applications) from off campus locations.
Prior to launching the VPN client, the computer must be connected to the Internet.
- There are two different ways to start the Cisco AnyConnect Client:
- Click Start>Cisco>Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
- Click the Cisco AnyConnect icon in the System Tray.
- Click Start>Cisco>Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
- If not already there, enter uovpn.uoregon.edu in the address box drop-down and click Connect.
- Enter your DuckID and password.
- The Cisco AnyConnect icon in the System Tray will add the gold lock and it will indicate that you are connected.
Quick-start instructions to get to your files via the VPN. Note that you need to be connected to the internet (either wired or wirelessly) before you connect using the VPN:
UO Machines:
MacOS - mappings to shared drives should be retained and the drives accessible once you connect to the VPN.
Windows – After connecting to the VPN, you may see a red "X" to the left of the drive letter. You should just be able to click the drive letter and it'll connect and you'll be able to access files.
Non-UO Machine
Mappings:
O: drive - \\files.uoregon.edu\fs-files\Home\<your duck id>
H: drive - \\files.uoregon.edu\fs-files\
MacOS – Connect drives just as you do on campus.
Windows – Right-click the Start menu, select Run and then enter one of the mapping above into the “Open” box. Click “OK” and you’ll be connected. As an example, if I wanted to map my Home drive, I would enter \\files.uoregon.edu\fs-files\home\kmcglinc.