The UNLV Medicine VPN allows you to connect your personal computer to the UNLV Medicine network while you are off-site.
In this guide, you will learn how to:
Install the client to connect to the UNLV Medicine network.
For instructions on connecting once the client is installed, click here.
These screenshots may not exactly reflect what you see depending on the type of computer you are using, but the steps will be very similar.
| 1 | Log into the VPN website with your UNLVMed (computer) account. | |
| 2 | Choose AnyConnect and select Start AnyConnect to begin download. | |
| 3 | Click the AnyConnect VPN link to begin the download. Once the file is downloaded, double-click on the file to launch the installer and follow the prompts. | |
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| 5 | Connect using your UNLVMed credentials.
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| 6 | Once connected, the AnyConnect icon will show a lock. | |
| 7 | After initial installation use the following instructions for day to day access: |
Connect to a computer onsite
Not needed if you are using your work laptop
| 1 | Open Remote Desktop by going to your computer’s Start Menu and typing in Remote Desktop Connection. |  |
| 2 | Click Show Options and fill out the requested information.
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| 3 | Give the connection a name and save it to your desktop for easy access. | |
| 4 | Click Connect. If prompted to trust the computer connection, choose Yes or Continue. | |
| 5 | When finished, disconnect by opening the Windows Start Menu on the remote computer, click on the Profile Picture and choose Sign Out. | |
| 6 | In the taskbar, right-click on the AnyConnect Client icon, choose Disconnect. |
