Student - Setting up the Michener VPN - GlobalProtect - macOS

This article covers:

• Prerequisites
• Cisco AnyConnect Client Download
• Cisco AnyConnect Client Install
• Launching Cisco AnyConnect
  

Prerequisites

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

• A computer running macOS 10.13 or higher. Earlier versions of macOS are unsupported.
• 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. Safari, Firefox, Chrome or Edge) and enter "connect.michener.ca"  in the address bar. A GlobalProtect Network VPN 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 Mac 32/64-Bit GlobalProtect Agent”. Save the installation file to your “Downloads” Folder.

Client Install

Step 1 –  Locate the installer in Downloads and double-click on the GlobalProtect Installer to open.

Step 2 – The installer package for GlobalProtect will open. Click “Continue”

Step 3 – When asked what packages to install, Check the "GlobalProtect" checkbox and Click "Continue". 

Step 4 – Click “Install” to perform the standard installation.

Step 5 –  Enter your Mac account password when prompted.

Step 6 – The installer should then complete. Click “Close” to close it.

Launching Global Protect

Step 1 – Now Click Finder, select "Search" and put Global Protect. The Global Protect Client should appear. click the application to open. The alternative method is by clicking Launchpad and typing ”Global”.

Step 2 – In the Global Protect client, Click "Get Started" type "connect.michener.ca" and click “Connect”.

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\25AA1
Password: <Your current password>

Then Click “Connect”. 

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”.