VPN (Mac): Installation and Connection
This document provides instructions for connecting to UW-Stout's VPN service on an Apple computer running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer.
All Stout-issued Apple laptops come with a pre-installed VPN. If you have a Stout-issued laptop, do not install this version of the VPN. Doing so will require a reimage of the laptop.
To configure a VPN connection on an Apple computer running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer,
- Download and run this Utility to install the UW-Stout VPN configuration.
- When prompted, click Continue to install VPN Settings
- Click Continue again on the "Select a Destination" screen
- Click Install on the following screen.
- Enter your Password and click Install Software in the popup window.
- Click Close when the installation completes.
To connect to VPN from your Apple computer:
- Click on System Preferences
- Click on Network
- Click on UW-Stout VPN
- Click the Connect button
- Enter your UW-Stout username and password when prompted.
To show the connection in the menu bar (recommended)
- Click on System Preferences
- Click on Network
- Click on UW-Stout VPN
- Click the checkbox for Show VPN status in menu bar.
- Click on the new menu and choose Connect UW-Stout VPN
- Enter your UW-Stout username and password when prompted.