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The UNLV Medicine KSOM VPN allows you to connect your personal computer to the UNLV Medicine KSOM network while you are off-site.

Use of VPN is only needed when you are off-site & not connected to the SOM/UNLVMed networks.

Attempting to connect to VPN while on-site can cause significant errors and disruptions.

In this guide, you will learn how to:

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Log into the VPN website with your SOM (formerly UNLVMed

(

- computer) account.

unlvmedicine
com
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Choose

AnyConnect and select Start AnyConnect to begin download

Download for Windows.

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Click the AnyConnect VPN link to begin the download.

Once the installation file is downloaded, double-click on the file to launch the installer and follow the prompts.

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  • Open the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

  • Enter vpn.ksom.

unlvmedicine
com
  • edu and click Connect.

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Connect using your

UNLVMed

SOM credentials.

  • Username: firstname.lastname

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Once connected, the AnyConnect icon will show a lock.

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After initial installation use the following instructions for day to day access:

KSOM VPN - Connect/Disconnect

Setting up a Remote Desktop Connection to an on-site machine (if applicable)

  • Not needed if you are using your work-provided laptop.

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Open Remote Desktop by going to your computer’s Start Menu and typing in Remote Desktop Connection.

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Click Show Options and fill out the requested information.

  • Computer: provided in an email

  • Username: unlvmed\

first
  • firstname.

last
  • lastname

  • Choose Save As.

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Give the connection a name and save it to your desktop for easy access.

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Click Connect. If prompted to trust the computer connection, choose Yes or Continue.

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When finished, disconnect by opening the Windows Start Menu on the remote computer, click on the Profile Picture and choose Sign Out.

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In the taskbar, right-click on the AnyConnect Client icon, choose Disconnect.

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