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The UMIACS VPN is accessible through the Pulse Secure Client.
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==Prerequisites==
* A [[Accounts#UMIACS_Account | full UMIACS account]]
* Device enrolled with [[Duo | UMIACS Duo]] for multi-factor authentication
* An established network connection (wired or wireless)
 
== Connecting through the Pulse Secure client ==
#'''Download the client:'''
#:[[Media:Pulsesecure_22.7.R3_amd64.deb|64 bit Pulse Secure Client <tt>.deb</tt> for Debian-based Linux (e.g. Ubuntu)]]
#:[[Media:Pulsesecure-22.7-R3.x86_64.rpm|64 bit Pulse Secure Client <tt>.rpm</tt> for Fedora-based Linux (e.g. Red Hat)]]
#:''Upon starting the client for the first time it may ask to upgrade the client.  This will pull an up-to-date version of the client with the most recent configuration.''
#'''Navigate to the download location in terminal. e.g.: ''' <tt>cd ~/Downloads</tt>
#'''Install the package with dependencies, providing your password for sudo when requested.'''
#:*For a Debian-based OS, run: <code>sudo dpkg -i <insert_filename_here>.deb</code>
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseInstall.png|thumb|center|500px|]]
#:*For a Fedora-based OS, run: <code>sudo rpm -i <insert_filename_here>.rpm</code>
#:[[Image:FedoraPulseInstall.png|thumb|center|500px|]]
# You will need to manually install the packages shown below before proceeding with the install:
#:*For a Debian-based OS, run: <code>sudo apt-get install libnss3-tools net-tools</code>
#:*For a Fedora-based OS, run: <code>sudo dnf install libbsd webkit2gtk3</code>
#'''Start the client.'''
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseDesktop.png|thumb|center|500px|]]
#'''and click 'Add' (+) under the connection section.'''
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseInterface3.png|thumb|center|500px|Click the 'Add' (+) button to create a new connection.]]
#'''Enter a name for your VPN connection and the server URL 'vpn.umiacs.umd.edu'.'''
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseInterface1.png|thumb|center|500px|Enter the name of the VPN server.]]
#'''Enter your UMIACS credentials and hit connect.'''
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseInterface2.png|thumb|center|500px|Enter UMIACS credentials.]]
#'''When prompted for a secondary password, enter one of three options below (push, phone, or <press YubiKey>).  For example, if you wish to push a notification to your device, type the word "push" into the secondary password box. '''
::{|class="wikitable"
!Second Credential Password Value:
! Result
|-
| push
| Send a push verification to your Duo connected device
|-
| phone
| Send a call verification to your Duo connected device.
|-
| <press YubiKey>
| If you have a physical token then you would press the YubiKey for the one time password.
|}
::Please note that registering a YubiKey for use with the VPN requires interaction with UMIACS Tech Staff. Please [[HelpDesk | contact us]] if you would like to register a YubiKey for this purpose.
{{Note|<b>Pro-tip:</b> Select ‘Save Settings’ on the secondary authentication prompt to have Duo automatically use your preferred method.}}
 
You should now be connected to the UMIACS VPN. You can close the window and the VPN will remain connected.
 
==Checking VPN Status==
# Launch the Pulse Client GUI.
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseDesktop.png|thumb|center|280px|]]
# Select the down arrow to show connection status.
#:[[Image:UbuntuPulseInterface4.png|thumb|center|280px|]]

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