How to setup GlobalProtect VPN on MacOS X
What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network [VPN] uses a public networksuch as the Internetto enable remote users and sites to connect securely to the corporate network. Two types of VPNs are a remote access VPN, and a site-to-site VPN. Corporate networks and their intranets are most often built on site-to-site VPNs, where the Local Area Network [LAN] of each work locationto very little geographical restrictioncan be connected together to form a secured Wide Area Network [WAN] on which company resources can be shared. Remote Access VPNs allow individual users to connect to the corporate network remotely.
Download GlobalProtect: //github.com/jundat95/GlobalProtectVPN/raw/master/GlobalProtect.zip
Go to folder Downloads and Unzip the file
Run the GlobalProtect installer
- From the GlobalProtect Installer, click continue.
- On the destination select screen, select the install folder and then click continue.
- On the Installation Type screen, select the GlobalProtect installation package check box, and then click continue.
- Click install to confirm that you want to install GlobalProtect.
- When prompted, enter your Username and Password, and then click install software to begin the installation.
- When this security box appears, users MUST click the Open Security Preferences Button [NOT the OK Button].
- Click the Allow button at the bottom of the Security & Privacy box to allow the Palo Alto Extension.
- After installation is complete, close the installer.
Connect to VPN
Launch the GlobalProtect app by clicking the GP icon [top right of screen]. The status panel will open
My company portal: vpn.example.com
- Set the portal address to:vpn.example.com
- Click connect
- Once the GlobalProtect client connects to the portal it will prompt for your username and password. Just enter your NID and then click Sign In. Example: [emailprotected] will only need username john.smith
- Once complete, the VPN should know as Connected.
- Be sure to disconnect the VPN when it is no longer in use.
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