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Follow the appropriate steps (Windows or Mac) below to use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.  IMPORTANT: Connect to AnyConnect BEFORE you start the application that requires the use of VPN.

Windows

1. If you are off-campus, connect to the Internet as you normally would (i.e., DSL, cable modem).  On-campus, continue to step 2.
2. Select Applications > Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to launch the Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
3. Home users, in the Connect to window, type sslvpn.mcmaster.ca and then click Connect.
   
4. On Campus users must enter adminvpn.mcmaster.ca in the window, and then click Connect.
   
5. Leave the Group as Default.
6. Enter your Mac ID userID and password and then click OK.
   
7. To end your session, click Disconnect in the application window. On your first connection, the VPN server will populate the connection drop down with other profiles. For future connections, choose one of them.See the "Which group connection type should I use?" section below for help.

Mac

1. If you are off-campus, connect to the Internet as you normally would (i.e., DSL, cable modem). On-campus, continue to step 2.
2. Select Applications > Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to launch the Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
3. Home users, in the Connect to window, type sslvpn.mcmaster.ca and then click Connect.
   
4. On Campus users must enter adminvpn.mcmaster.ca in the window, and then click Connect.
   
5. Enter your MAC ID username and password and then click Connect.
   
   You are now connected via VPN.
6. To end your session, click Disconnect in the application window. On your first connection, the VPN server will populate the connection drop down with other profiles. For future connections, choose one of them.See the "Which group connection type should I use?" section below for help.


or use the toolbar icon to disconnect.

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Which group connection type should I use?

Use the table below to determine which group connection type to choose.

If you need to access:	Select:
Manage your own Systems, Remote Desktop, File Shares etc. Most Commonly used profile	Connect from Home
Access from MacConnect (use MacSecure without VPN)	Connect from MacConnect
administrative-type access to various systems on Campus only! Restricted Access	AdminVPN
UTS Internal use - Restricted Access	DataVPN
McMaster Business Partners Restricted Access	MacVIP
McMaster Business Partners Restricted Access	McMasterBP
UTS Internal Use Restricted Access	Networkers

* Profiles designated Restricted Access means that you must be authorized to use this resource. Contact the UTS Service Desk to request authorization.