Staff - Setting up the Michener VPN - GlobalProtect - Windows

This article covers:

• Prerequisites
• Global Protect Installation
• Global Protect Client Install
• Launching Global Protect

Prerequisites

To connect to Michener VPN, the following prerequisite must be completed:

• Microsoft Authentication app must be installed on your mobile device
• Multi-Factor Authentication must be enabled and set on your Michener account
• Multi-Factor Authentication method must be set to “Microsoft Authenticator - notification"

 For instruction and additional resources, please click the links below:

• MFA Setup for Webmail
• Change MFA Method
• Check your MFA Setting
• Use Microsoft Authenticator app

Client Download

Step 1 – To access the Michener VPN, open any web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome or Edge, not Internet Explorer) and enter connect.michener.ca in the address bar. A GlobalProtect Network VPN page should load. Enter the same username and password you use to log into your computer or email.

Step 2 – You will receive a notification on the Microsoft Authentication App on your device. Click “Approve“ to authenticate your login.

Step 3 – After you have authenticated yourself, You will be redirected to the GlobalProtect Download website where you will begin the installation process. Click “Download Windows 64-Bit GlobalProtect Agent”. Save the installation file.

Client Install

Step 1 – Locate the installer and double click on the GlobalProtect Installer to open. Click “Next”.

Step 2 -  When asked to Select Installation Folder, Click "Next".

Step 3 – When asked to confirm installation, Click “Next". NOTE: You may be asked “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Click “Yes”.

Step 4 – The installer should then complete. Click “Close” to close it.

Launching Global Protect

Step 1 – Now click the Start menu or press the key and search for “GlobalProtect”. The GlobalProtect Client should appear. Click the application to open.

Step 2 – In the Global Protect client, Click "Get Started" and type connect.michener.ca on the portal address.

Step 3 - It will prompt you for your username and password. This is the same username and password you use to log onto Michener computers & email account.

NOTE: Please follow the login template

Username: MICHENER\<Username>. Ex. MICHENER\TStaff
Password: <Your current password>

Then Click “OK”. 

Step 4 – You will receive a notification on the Microsoft Authentication App on your device. Click “Approve“ to authenticate your login.

Step 5 - You should now be successfully connected to Michener VPN. You can now access services internal to the Michener network.

NOTE: If your client is out of date, it will now auto-update.

Step 6 – To disconnect from the VPN, Click “Disconnect”. To reconnect in the future, choose “Connect”.