Step 1: Open the Pulse Secure application from the Applications folder. Step 2: In the Pulse Secure client window, click the Connect button inside the 'UCSB Remote Access' connection profile or from the Pulse Secure icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Step 3: A window will open prompting you to enter your UCSBnetID and password. Note: The Pulse Secure client used to be marketed as 'Junos Pulse' and featured a different logo (see below). If your system has an older version of Pulse installed, you should upgrade to the latest version of the Pulse Secure client. Download Pulse for Windows or Mac. Students, faculty, and staff can download the Pulse Secure client from the. Article Overview. Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Windows. To configure your VPN client, Visit the Pulse Secure Client page in the UConn Software Catalog to choose the download that is appropriate for your OS. Review the article Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Windows.; Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure for Mac OS X. Mac OS X Client. Click here to download the VPN client; Run the dmg file by double clicking on the file; Open the 'PulseSecure.pkg' file, and follow on-screen prompts; Enter your account password when prompted to approve the installation; Click here for instructions on how to login to the Pulse Secure VPN. The Pulse Client creates a secure connection to your corporate Pulse Connect Secure SSL VPN gateway to provide instant access to business applications and data from anywhere at any time.
Overview
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used to connect securely to a remote network via the Internet. This is especially important if you are traveling and using an unfamiliar network (I.e. airports, coffee shops, etc.) PSU maintains a VPN so that employees can access files, applications, printers, and other resources on the office network without compromising security.
In addition to accessing PSU services
Install and Configure Pulse Secure client for Windows and Mac OS X
Please use the following instructions to configure your new VPN client.
After installing, users should set the VPN Server
Step 1:
Download the installer that is appropriate for your OS.
Windows
Mac
Linux
Windows
Windows 32 bit
Windows 32 bit Pulse Secure Installer 9.1r8
Windows 64 bit
Windows 64 bit Pulse Secure Installer 9.1r8
Step 2:
Run the downloaded installer.
Note: Some users on OSX may need to command-click/control-click, and then select “Open” if an error about an unidentified developer is encountered.
Step 3:
1. Launch the now-installed application.
2. Click the ‘+’ button to add a new connection
3. Enter vpn.plymouth.edu for the Server URL and “PSU VPN” for the Name.
If ‘Type’ is requested, choose the option that lists SSL-VPN.
4. Click Add.
5. Click Connect, and enter your myPlymouth username and password into the form, clicking Connect again.
You should now be successfully connected and able to access Plymouth State University resources.
Mac
Apple OS X
Apple OS X Pulse Secure VPN Installer 9.1r8
Step 2:
Run the downloaded installer located in your downloads folder. Follow the instructions to install Pulse Secure.
Note: Some users on OSX may need to command-click/control-click, and then select “Open” if an error about an unidentified developer is encountered.
Pulse Vpn Client Windows 10
Step 3:
- Launch the now-installed application.
- Click the ‘+’ button to add a new connection
3. Enter vpn.plymouth.edu for the Server URL and “PSU VPN” for the Name. If ‘Type’ is requested, choose the option that lists SSL- VPN.
4. Click Add.
5. Click Connect, and enter your myPlymouth username (NOT username@plymouth.edu) and password into the form, clicking
You should now be successfully connected and able to access Plymouth State University resources.
Linux
If installing Linux, follow text instructions, and if you have any issues, please call the ITS Helpdesk at 603-535-2929.
The Pulse Secure client app is available for iOS and Android mobile operating systems. Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to obtain it.
INSTALLING THE PULSE SECURE VPN CLIENT ON A MAC
Temporarily change your security preferences.
Before you can install the Pulse Secure client, you must temporarily change your Security preferences:
- Click the Apple Menu and choose System Preferences, then Security & Privacy.
- Click the padlock icon and enter your computer password.
Note: If you are using a Smith-owned Mac that is bound to AD, enter your network password. - On the General tab, change the Allow apps downloaded from: setting to App Store and identified developers.
- Leave the Security & Privacy window open for now.
Download the Pulse Secure Client.
- Download the Pulse Secure Client for Mac from the Smith Software site. Scroll down to the Misc. section.
- Double-click the pluse_v5.......pkg to start the install.
- Accept the defaults and if prompted, enter for your username and password to install new software.
- Restart your computer.
Configure a Connection to Smith
- Open Pulse Secure. A Pulse Secure icon (a fancy S for Secure) will appear in the top menu bar.
- From the Connection Bar, click the plus-sign to add a connection.
- The Type of Connection should read: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
- In the Name field, enter a name for your Profile (for example, Smith).
- In the Server URL field, enter vpn.smith.edu
- Click Add to save the profile.
- Click connect and login with your Smith username and password (do not include the @smith.edu to the username)
- You will be prompted to input a Secondary Password. This is to indicate the authentication method you want Duo to use. For a push to the Duo App enter Push, to have Duo call you enter Phone. For more information on this step please follow these instructions.
You are now using the Pulse Secure for a secure connection back to Smith.
Restore your Security preferences.
Mac Vpn Client Free
Return to the Security & Privacy window you modified in Part 1 to restore your previous settings:
- Change the Allow apps downloaded from: setting to Mac App Store and identified developers.
- Click the padlock icon to save your changes and prevent further changes.