Pomona College VPN for Windows and Mac

A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, such as the Internet. It enables a computer to send and receive data across networks as if it is directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security and management policies of the private network. A VPN is created by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, virtual tunneling protocols, or traffic encryption.

Note:
Pomona College VPN cannot be accessed while connected to the Pomona College network (ethernet, Pomona wireless or Pomona College wireless).

To install the Cisco Secure Connect VPN software:

Download and install the VPN software from http://anyconnect.pomona.edu.
Open the Anyconnect software and add anyconnect.pomona.edu for the connection address (see image below) and click 'Connect'.
Sign in using your Pomona College username inform of username@pomona.edu (faculty or staff) or username@mymail.pomona.edu (students) and password.

If you encounter trouble, please contact the ITS Service Desk at servicedesk@pomona.edu or (909) 621-8061.

Mac Users

If using a Mac, you will counter an 'Action Required' notification shortly after installation:

In Sequoia and above, the ' Open System Setting ' button will not take one to the location where this blocked system extension is at.

Please do this instead:

Click on the ' Open System Setting ' button to open System Settings.
In the 'Login Items & Extensions' of System Setting windows that should open, scroll down to and switch on 'Cisco Secure Client'.

Enter your Mac password when prompted.
When the 'Cisco Secure Client - Socket Filter' prompt appears, click ' OK '.
Another 'Action Required' notification will appear. Click on the ' Open System Setting ' button to open System Settings.
Scroll down to and click on the info bubblenext to 'Network Extensions'.
Switch on the 'Cisco Secure Client - Socket Filter'.

Enter your Mac password when prompted.

Then, click ' Done '.
The message 'System Extension Enabled' will appear. Click 'Dismiss'.

The configuration of the Cisco Secure Client VPN software is now complete.