Install and Connect VPN- Campus-Owned Mac

Install and Connect VPN- Campus-Owned Mac

Installation

Install the GlobalProtect agent once on each computer you wish to access from. If installing on a personal computer, follow the instructions here instead: VPN - Install and Connect Non-Campus Mac

  1. Open Managed Software Center within the Applications folder

    Managed Software Center (MSC) app icon in macOS Finder
  2. Locate “Palo Alto GlobalProtect” on the initial screen that is shown, or search “palo alto” in the Search field in the upper left of the MSC window.

    Entering 'palo alto' in the MSC search box
  3. From the list of available software, click Install under Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN.

    'Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN' item in Managed Software Center

Connection

Once installed, connect the VPN to establish a secure connection to campus.

  1. Click the GlobalProtect icon at the top of the screen. The GlobalProtect icon looks like a small globe.

    GlobalProtect globe icon in Finder's Menu Bar
  2. In the connection window, enter ondemand.vpn.uwosh.edu

    GlobalProtect's 'Connect' button with proper 'ondemand.vpn.uwosh.edu' Portal entered
  3. Click Connect to begin the connection process. When prompted, enter your NetID username (including the @uwosh.edu) and password. Note: Upon clicking Connect with your username and password entered, you will be prompted for additional multi-factor authentication (MFA). Failure to provide MFA will result in connection errors.

    GlobalProtect Login window with UWO branding visible
  4. You are now connected to campus and can access protected resources. Once completed with your work, click the GlobalProtect icon  and click Disconnect.

    GlobalProtect successfully connected dialog message