INSTALL AND CONNECT TO CISCO ANYCONNECT VPN CLIENT (FOR MAC COMPUTERS) PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE CISCO ANYCONNECT SECURE MOBILITY CLIENT SOFTWARE: The VPN is to be used on computers that are not connected directly to the LCPS network, for example, accessing SYNERGY from a home network. SYNERGY and other staff resources will not function properly using the VPN when connected directly to the LCPS Network. Computer administrator rights may be required to install the Cisco VPN client on District issued computers. If you're installing the VPN Client on a personal computer, the IO/TSS Help Desk will provide basic phone support and troubleshooting to help you get started, however, installation on a personal computer is done at your own risk. If you currently have an older version of the VPN client installed, the software will automatically update after you sign in with your email username and password. Synergy SIS and Synergy SE are compatible with Firefox on computers running Mac OS X. or later. It s recommended your browser be updated to the latest version. Currently, Apple Safari and Google Chrome are not compatible or supported by Edupoint. To have full system and grade book functionality, the IO Department recommends using Firefox. 1. Open a Firefox browser window and in the address bar, type vpn.lcps.k12.nm.us and enter. 1 2. In the LCPS VPN Service window, enter your email user name and password (this will authenticate your account with the server), and then click on the login button. 2
3. Click on the AnyConnect link located on the left hand side of the screen. In the AnyConnect section, click on the Start AnyConnect to download and install the client. 3 3 4. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client installation window will appear and will try to auto- install the program. NOTE: The installation will fail and will require to be installed manually. Click on the Mac OS X.+ Intel link to start the install. 4
. The disk mount utility window will appear prompting you to open or save the file. It will default to Open with DiskImageMounter (default), click Ok to continue. The Firefox Downloads window will appear and auto save the file in the Downloads folder. The AnyConnnect VPN 3.1.0202 window will automatically appear, click on the vpn.pkg icon to install the software.. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup window will appear. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Click on the Continue button, accept the licensing agreement, and then click the Install button to begin the installation. Click on the Close button after the software is installed.
. After the client installs, locate the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on your computer. On Mac computers, it will create a Cisco folder in the Applications folder. Click on the Finder icon located on the dock, and then click on the Applications link on the left hand side of the window. Note: You can also create a shortcut on the dock by dragging the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon to the dock. 8. You will need to connect to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client before logging in to Synergy. Click on the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon in the Applications windows or on the dock. In the Ready to connect. field type vpn.lcps.k12.nm.us, and then click on the Connect button. 8 8 8 8
. In the Cisco AnyConnect vpn.lcps.k12.nm.us window, enter your email username and password, and then click on the Ok button. NOTE: The Group will default to LCPS; charter schools (La Academia Dolores Huerta and Las Montañas High School) will need to click on the drop down arrow and select charters. The client will establish the VPN and activate the VPN adapter.. After establishing a connection, click on the Firefox icon in the dock and a blank browser window will appear. In the address bar type synergy and enter. In the Synergy login page, enter your email username and password, and then click on the login button. NOTE: If you created a favorite, desktop shortcut or bookmark using the old vpn.lcps.k12.nm.us address, you will need to delete it, as it no longer works.