How To Access the VPN

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The purpose of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is to provide a secure connection when connecting to the Marist network from off-campus.  If you're connecting from off-campus, you must first be fully connected to the Internet via your ISP first. VPN access is available to all Staff, Faculty and Students by default.

 

Audience

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Faculty, Staff, Students, etc.

 

Environment

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Windows, macOS, Linux – Red Hat, Ubuntu

 

Prerequisites 

1. Current status as faculty, staff, special contract employee, or student of Marist University.
2. One of the following operating systems:
   • Windows 11 (64-bit)
   • Microsoft-supported versions of Windows 11 for ARM64-based CPUs
   • macOS 12, 11.2, 10.15, and 10.14 (all 64-bit)
   • Linux:
     • Red Hat
     • Ubuntu

 

Instructions

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Installing the VPN Client:

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Visit v1.marist.edu to download and install.

• Select the appropriate group
• Enter your Marist/MyMail credentials
• You will be prompted to install the VPN client

Manually download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client using the links below:

• Windows VPN Client
• macOS VPN Client
• Linux VPN Client

 

Connecting to the VPN

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• Launch the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

• Enter v1.marist.edu in the box and click the "Connect" button

 

 

• By default, 1.General_Usage profile is selected.

 

 

 

• Login using your Marist/My Mail credentials

 

 

• Read/accept the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). 

 

 

• Once connected, the box will update to show that the VPN is connected. To disconnect from the Marist network, press the "Disconnect" button.

 

 

For Additional Assistance

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Submit a service request using the link in the sidebar of this page, "Related Services".