Configuring Mac O SX 10.2 for VPN

This document assumes that you have an Internet connection already present.

Please follow the instructions below to configure Mac OS X 10.2 to connect to UBC's VPN service.

Establishing a VPN Connection

  1. From your Applications folder, open Internet Connect.
  2. When the program opens, select New VPN Connection Window from the File menu.

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  1. Note: The first time you do this, you may see a box warning you that you don't have an active AirPort, modem, or PPoE connection. Click Use VPN. You may also see a box prompting you to set up your VPN connection (See Picture Below), click Continue.

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  2. You will now be presented with a VPN Connection window.
  3. For Server address: 
    • If you are associated with the UBC-Vancouver campus, type: vpn.ubc.ca
    • If you are associated with the UBC-Okanagan campus, type: vpn.ok.ubc.ca
  4. For User Name and Password, enter your Campus-wide Login (CWL) account information. Sign up a CWL account if you don't have one.

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  1. Click on Connect. It may take a few moments to connect to the VPN server. Please be patient.
  2. The Status line at the bottom of the VPN Connection window will let you know if you successfully connected.
  3. When you are ready to disconnect, open Internet Connect and from the VPN Connection window, click Disconnect.