Using a VPN Connection on Windows when Off Campus

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How To:

  • Install the VPN Client on Windows

Applies To:

  • Staff or Faculty

Steps:

In order to protect university resources and information, Remote Desktop Connection Protocol (RDP) will no longer be supported as a stand-alone connection. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection allows for safe, secure, traffic access to university resources when off-campus. NOTE: You will not be able to test this connection when on campus. 


Follow these instructions to install the VPN client:

1.  Go to Hornet365.com.Go to the tab for your role (Employees or Faculty) and then go to the Downloads tab. Choose For ESU-Owned and scroll down and find the VPN Client. Download the version for Windows.

website interface showing the downloads button 

website interface showing the vpn for windows button.


2. Click the Download button.

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2a) Click Download anyway

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3.  Double-click the download or click Run. (this will vary depending on your browser). You can also find the download in your downloads folder in File Explorer.

Download in browser

4. Click Next. Accept the license agreement and click Next.

Cisco AnyConnect install wizard

License agreement


5. Click Install. Then click Finish .

Install screen

Finish install screen


6. Go to the Start Menu, type in Cisco, and then click on the desktop app.

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7. When it opens, enter: esu-vpn1.emporia.edu OR esu-vpn2.emporia.edu in the box.

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8. Enter your ESU ID and password. and click OK.

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9.  Your VPN connection has been connected. When off-campus, connect to the Internet first then be sure to launch the Cisco VPN so you will have a secure connection. If prompted you may be required to sign in. Be sure to disconnect from the VPN. You will also need to authenticate with Duo to get signed in. So check your phone for the push notification. You must have the Duo app set to auto-push, if this is not set it will time out and not allow the sign in.

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ESU Staff & Faculty can request VPN access. This allows users to connect with ESU secured systems from off campus on an ESU owned device.
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