HomeMath IT SupportRemote Access to Math AccountsConnecting to Math VPN - Mac OS Sierra and above

7.19. Connecting to Math VPN - Mac OS Sierra and above

  • Go to the Apple Menu and choose System Preferences

  • Choose Network

  • Click the plus sign 

  • Interface: chose VPN
  • VPN: Cisco IPSec
  • Service Name: Math VPN (Cisco IPSec)
  • Click Create

  • Click the Authentication Settings button
  • Shared Secret can be found here
  • Group Name is:  Musers
  • Click OK

  • Next fill in the following...
  • Server Address: vpn.math.arizona.edu
  • Account name:  Use your math username
  • Password: This will be your math password, you can leave this blank and it will ask for it later when you connect.
  • Put a check in the box for Show VPN status in menu bar.
  • Click Apply, and then Connect.


After set-up:

  • You can still connect though System Preferences/Network, but it is easier to use the shortcut.
  • In the upper right you should see an icon that looks like this:

  • Click on it to see this menu:

  • Choose connect
  • When you are finished, you can also choose Disconnect from this same menu.


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