Global Utilities

La Trobe University
Information and Communications Technology

Student usage of the Macintosh VPN client

Before the VPN client software can be used a connection to the internet is required (via your ISP). Ensure that you are connected to your ISP and have a working internet connection before starting the VPN client.

Connecting to the VPN

  1. Double click on the VPN client Application.

    Start the VPN client
  2. Click on the dropdown arrow, select La Trobe Uni - Students and click on the Connect button

    VPN interface for students
  3. Type in your La Trobe Student username and password. Click OK (Your username should be entered in the format of STUDENTS\username)

    Authentication
  4. Read the authorised usage notice then click on Continue

    Authorised usage notice
  5. The computer now has a VPN connection to La Trobe University.

 

Disconnecting from the VPN

To disconnect from an established VPN connection click on Disconnect

Disconnect from the VPN