Question
How do I install and set up UM-Dearborn’s GlobalProtect VPN client? When do I need to use a VPN?
Overview
The University of Michigan - Dearborn’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the U-M network in order to enable access to university resources from untrusted networks.
The service enables users to:
- extend the university’s private, secure, and managed network to their personal devices when using off campus networks.
- send and receive university or personal data through a dedicated and encrypted connection across shared or public networks.
- access applications or data which require an on-campus connection (e.g. academic resources, on campus computer and storage services, etc.).
The UM-Dearborn VPN client is Palo Alto’s GlobalProtect. Users that are connecting through the VPN will be required to authenticate via Duo Two-Factor authentication.
Installation and Connection - Linux
- Download the GlobalProtect client from Dropbox - please sign into Dropbox using your U-M credentials.
- Follow the appropriate steps at Download and Install the GlobalProtect App for Linux to install either the GUI or CLI client - this is based on Linux Distribution and preference.
- For connecting with the VPN, please see Use the GlobalProtect App for Linux and follow the appropriate steps for which version was installed.
- When prompted, the portal address is “umvpn.umd.umich.edu". Your log in credentials are your U-M Uniqname and your UMICH password.
An alternative open-source client for GlobalProtect can be found at GlobalProtect-openconnect complete with installation instructions based on Linux distribution. Only the Palo Alto Global Protect client is supported by ITS, use the open-source client at your own discretion.
For additional information, check these categories in the Knowledge Base:
VPN
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