APSCN VPN Instructions for VPN Setup on Windows and MAC OS

APSCN VPN Instructions for VPN Setup on Windows and MAC OS

Updated 8/18/2015 Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1 Table of Contents APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 10... 2 1. Creating a VPN Connection... 2 2. Disconnecting the VPN... 6 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection... 7 APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 8/8.1... 8 1. Creating a VPN Connection... 8 2. Disconnecting the VPN... 12 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection... 13 APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 7... 14 1. Creating a VPN Connection... 14 2. Disconnecting the VPN... 18 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection... 19 APSCN VPN Settings for Windows XP... 20 1. Creating a VPN Connection... 20 2. Disconnecting the VPN... 25 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection... 25 APSCN VPN Settings for MAC OS... 27 1. Creating a VPN Connection... 27 2. Disconnecting the VPN... 21 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection... 21 1 P a g e

APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 10 1. Creating a VPN Connection From the Cortona Search Box type Network and Sharing Center Click on Network and Sharing Center In the Network and Sharing Center window, Click the Set up a new connection or network link In the Setup Up a Connection or Network window, click Connect to a workplace to highlight the option. Click Next 2 P a g e

In the Connect to a Workplace window; How do you want to connect? Click the Use my Internet Connection (VPN) link In the box next to Internet address: enter: vpn.apscn.k12.ar.us In the box next to Destination name: enter the name you want for the VPN Connection, for example: APSCN VPN Click Create Click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor, and you will see the APSCN VPN Connection listed in Networks 3 P a g e

Before connecting to the APSCN VPN, go back to the Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings Right click on the VPN Connection you setup and click on Properties. *Note* The connection should be greyed out and named either APSCN VPN or whatever name chosen during setup Under Properties Click on the Security Tab make the following configuration changes. Data encryption: Require encryption (disconnect if server declines) Authentication: Allow these protocols EAP-MSCHAPv2 Check boxes: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Click OK 4 P a g e

Under the Network Connections, click on APSCN VPN You will see the VPN connection you setup. Click on APSCN VPN and click Connect In the Sign In box enter APSCN\yourusername and password Click Ok If the connection is successful, you should see your VPN show up as Connected 5 P a g e

2. Disconnecting the VPN When you are finished accessing APSCN / ADE services, for example eschool, TAC, APSCN PLUS, etc., disconnect from the VPN connection. To disconnect click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. When you click on the Internet access button, a window will pop up with your current connections. You should see the word Connected below the APSCN VPN Connection. Click the connection After clicking the connection, the network settings window will display. Click the Disconnect button 6 P a g e

3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection To use the VPN connection in the future, click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. Click the APSCN VPN Connection link Under the Network Connections, click on APSCN VPN You will see the VPN connection you setup. Click on "APSCN VPN" and click Connect 7 P a g e

1. Creating a VPN Connection APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 8/8.1 From the Start Screen type Network and Sharing Center Click on Network and Sharing Center In the Network and Sharing Center window, Click the Set up a new connection or network link In the Setup Up a Connection or Network window, click Connect to a workplace to highlight the option. Click Next 8 P a g e

In the Connect to a Workplace window; How do you want to connect? Click the Use my Internet Connection (VPN) link In the box next to Internet address: enter: vpn.apscn.k12.ar.us In the box next to Destination name: enter the name you want for the VPN Connection, for example: APSCN VPN Click Next You will see the APSCN VPN Connection listed in Networks 9 P a g e

Before connecting to the APSCN VPN, go back to the Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings Right click on the VPN Connection you setup and click on Properties. *Note* The connection should be greyed out and named either APSCN VPN or whatever name chosen during setup Under Properties Click on the Security Tab make the following configuration changes. Data encryption: Require encryption (disconnect if server declines) Authentication: Allow these protocols EAP-MSCHAPv2 Check boxes: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Click OK 10 P a g e

Under Networks, highlight the VPN Connection. Click on Connect Under Network sign-in enter APSCN\yourusername and password Click Ok If the connection is successful, you should see your VPN show up as Connected 11 P a g e

2. Disconnecting the VPN When you are finished accessing APSCN / ADE services, for example eschool, TAC, APSCN PLUS, etc., disconnect from the VPN connection. To disconnect click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. When you click on the Internet access button, a window will pop up with your current connections. You should see the word Connected next to the APSCN VPN Connection. Click the connection After clicking the connection, the window will expand. Click the Disconnect button 12 P a g e

3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection To use the VPN connection in the future, click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. Click the APSCN VPN Connection link. The APSCN VPN Connection will expand. Click Connect. 13 P a g e

1. Creating a VPN Connection APSCN VPN Settings for Windows 7 Click the Start Button in the toolbar. Click Control Panel In the Control Panel window, click the Network and Internet link: In the Network and Internet window, Click Network and Sharing Center. 14 P a g e

In the Network and Sharing Center window, Click the Set up a new connection or network link. In the Set Up a Connection or Network window, click Connect to a workplace to highlight the option. Click Next In the Connect to a Workplace window: Do you want to use a connection that you already have? click the radio button next to No, create a new connection 15 P a g e

In the Connect to a Workplace window; How do you want to connect? Click the Use my Internet Connection (VPN) link. In the box next to Internet address: enter: vpn.apscn.k12.ar.us In the box next to Destination name: enter the name you want for the VPN Connection, for example: APSCN VPN Click Next 16 P a g e

In the next window enter your username, password and domain information. For security purposes, it is best NOT to check Remember this password. In the box next to Domain (optional), enter APSCN Click Connect. If the connection is successful, you should see the window, You are connected Click Close 17 P a g e

2. Disconnecting the VPN When you are finished accessing APSCN / ADE services, for example eschool, TAC, APSCN PLUS, etc., disconnect from the VPN connection. To disconnect click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. When you click on the Internet access button, a window will pop up with your current connections. You should see the word Connected next to the APSCN VPN Connection. Click the connection After clicking the connection, the window will expand. Click the Disconnect button. 18 P a g e

3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection To use the VPN connection in the future, click the Internet Access button in the lower right corner of your monitor. Click the APSCN VPN Connection link. The APSCN VPN Connection will expand. Click Connect. 19 P a g e

1. Creating a VPN Connection APSCN VPN Settings for Windows XP Click the Start Button in the toolbar: In the pop-up box, click Control Panel In the Conrol Panel window, double-click Network Connection In the Network Connections window, under Network Tasks in the left pane Click Create a new connection link 20 P a g e

The Welcome to the New Connection Wizard box will pop up. Click Next In the Network Connection Type box, click the radio button next to: Connect to the network at my workplace Click Next In the Network Connection, How do you want to connect to the network at your workplace? Click the radio button next to Virtual Private Network connection. Click Next 21 P a g e

In the Connection Name window, enter a name for this VPN connection, for example: APSCN VPN Click Next In the Public Network window, click the radio button next to: Do not dial the initial connection. Click Next In the VPN Server Selection window, enter the hostname in the box: vpn.apscn.k12.ar.us Click Next 22 P a g e

In the Smart Cards window, click the radio button next to: Do not use my smart card. Click Next For security purposes, check My use only Click Next If you want a copy of the APSCN VPN connection on your desktop, click the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop Click Finish 23 P a g e

In the Connect APSCN VPN window enter your User name, and password. In the box next to User name: enter: APSCN\0000your_username (NOTE: you must enter APSCN\ before your username.) Enter your password It is advisable to not click Save this user name and password for the following users: for security reasons. Click Connect After the VPN connection is established, there will be a pop-up on the toolbar, close to the system time that signifies you are connected. 24 P a g e

2. Disconnecting the VPN For security reasons, it is very important to disconnect the VPN session once you have completed your APSCN/ADE work. To disconnect from the VPN, double-click on the little computer icons in the toolbar. The following box will open. Click Disconnect, click Close. 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection If you selected to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, doubleclick the APSCN VPN shortcut. The login/connect box will open. Enter your user name, password and click Connect. 25 P a g e

If you did not select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, go to: Start button Settings APSCN VPN should be listed in the pop-up window. Click the APSCN VPN link. The login/connect box will open. Enter your user name, password and click Connect. 26 P a g e

APSCN VPN Settings for MAC OS 1. Creating a VPN Connection Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop to drop down the menu. Click on System Preferences In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. 27 P a g e

In the Network window: Click to highlight either the Ethernet or AirPort connection. Click the + in the lower left corner. The Select the interface and enter a name for the new service. Box will pop up at the top. Click the drop-down arrow next to the Interface box. A list will open of interface types. Click VPN 28 P a g e

Click the drop-down arrow next to the VPN Type box. Click PPTP In the box next to Service Name, type in APSCN VPN. Click Create After clicking Create, you will be returned to the Network window. The APSCN VPN connection created should be listed in the box. If it is not already highlighted, click to highlight it. 29 P a g e

Enter vpn.apscn.k12.ar.us in the box next to Server Address Enter APSCN\your username in the Account Name: box. For example: APSCN\0000dogood Leave the Encryption setting for Automatic Click Authentication Settings button The User Authentication window will drop down. Ensure the radio button next to Password is selected. For security reasons do NOT enter your password in the box. Click OK Click Advanced 30 P a g e

Click the box to Send all traffic over VPN connection. Click OK Click the Connect button The password prompt box will open. Enter your password. Click OK 31 P a g e

Once the connection is successful, you should see Connected next to Status: You can close the Network window once the connection is established. You are now ready to work on APSCN/eSchool applications. When you have completed working in APSCN tools, be sure to disconnect your APSCN VPN 20 P a g e

2. Disconnecting the VPN For security reasons, it is very important to disconnect the VPN session once you have completed your APSCN/ADE work. To disconnect from the VPN, click the little Network icon on the top toolbar. A list of connections will drop-down. Click Disconnect APSCN VPN 3. Connecting to an existing VPN Connection Click the little Network icon on the top toolbar. A list of available VPN connection will drop down. Click Connect APSCN VPN 21 P a g e