Access the College of Medicine VPN

VPN access is available to all employees and students who request access and receive approval.  Please contact the Service Desk at 520-626-8721 to be added to the College of Medicine VPN.

Installing Cisco AnyConnect and connecting to the College of Medicine VPN

  1. Open an internet browser and go to vpn.arizona.edu/COMVPN In the Login box, you will enter the information below:
  • The next two boxes require your Net I.D. and Net I.D. Password.
  • NetID + Method will be your preferred method for using 2 factor authentication otherwise known as NetID+.  You can use one of the following three options:
    • Phone: if you are accustomed to getting a phone call to validate your log in, type in the word "phone" (without quotes).
    • Push: if you are accustomed to getting a "push" notification to your phone, type in the word "push" (without quotes).
    • Code: if you are accustomed to using a six digit code from your Duo Mobile app, then simply type the number in to NetID + Method.
  1. ​Next, click on Login
  2. Click the link to download the application.

Note: If you do not know your NetID password or cannot log in, please contact the UITS 24/7 at 520-626-8324.

For Windows:

  1. You will need to run or open the file that was downloaded.
  2. A status window will be displayed briefly, and then you will follow the on screen dialog to install the application.
  3. At this point the VPN installation is completed, and the program can be run from the Start menu.
  4. If it is not present on the Start menu, it is reachable by typing Cisco in the search box and clicking Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Alternatively, go to All Programs, then click on the Cisco folder. In this folder there should be an option for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Click this, and then run the program with the same name.
  5. Once the program starts, a window will be displayed. On this window, click Connect.  If the address is blank use vpn.arizona.edu/comvpn or select COMVPN if not already selected.
  6. A window should be displayed asking for the Username, Password, and NetID+ method.  These will be the NetID and NetID password and the method you use for NetID+ method, as you used for logging into the VPN web-site.  Click OK.
  7. Once valid credentials are entered and you have completed the log in, a message will appear. Click Accept.
  8. After accepting this disclaimer, the connection will be made to the VPN server.

For Mac:

  1. You will need to run or open the file that was downloaded.
  2. A status window will be displayed briefly, and then you will follow the on screen dialog to install the application.
  3. At this point the VPN installation is completed, and the program can be run from the Applications menu or by finding it with the search.
  4. Click the magnifying glass icon in the top right.
  5. Search for Cisco, then open an application called Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
  6. Once the program starts, a window will be displayed. On this window, click Connect.  If the address is blank use vpn.arizona.edu/comvpn or select COMVPN if not already selected.
  7. A window should be displayed asking for the Username, Password, and NetID+ method.  These will be the NetID and NetID password and the method you use for NetID+ method, as you used for logging into the VPN web-site.  Click OK.
  8. Once valid credentials are entered and you have completed the log in, a message will appear. Click Accept.
  9. After accepting this disclaimer, the connection will be made to the VPN server.

 

How to Download, Install and Connect to UA VPN on a Windows PC

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