VPN - Global Protect

Overview

ISU uses a VPN software called Global Protect from Palo Alto. The old VPN software was Cisco Anyconnect. If you are trying to use this software, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the new software, Global Protect. If you need access to VPN, and don't currently have access, please request access here - https://tigertracks.isu.edu/TDClient/1950/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=24237

Mac Installation Guide

Go to the following web address:
https://tigertracks.isu.edu/TDClient/1950/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=100838

Debian Linux Installation Guide

1. Contact CoSE IT to get the Linux VPN Software.

2. Once you have the software, unpack the tgz file.

tar -xvf ~/pkgs/PanGPLinux-4.1.0.tgz

3. Install the software with one of the two following commands depending on your preference

sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_deb-4.1.0.0-19.deb

sudo apt-get install GlobalProtect_deb-4.1.0.0-23.deb

4. Once the software is installed, you should be able to access the software with the following command

globalprotect

5. Connect to ISU's VPN by typing

connect -p bengalgateway.isu.edu

6. You should be prompted for your username and password. Do not use the "@isu.edu" portion of your username.

7. Disconnect from VPN by typing the following command at the command prompt

disconnect

For more information, contact CoSE IT or review the technical documents here - https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/documentation/41/globalprotect/globalprotect-app-user-guide/globalprotect-app-for-linux