If you are not using Box or Box Sync or and still have files on the N:\ drive, you will need to use the VPN in order to connect to the UT network when you are not on campus.
The VPN may also be necessary to activate Office or Windows for computers that are rarely or never on campus.
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The VPN service will be protected by Duo's two-factor authentication system. PleaseTo create your Duo account or for more information, please visit VPN with Two Factor Authentication for more information. |
Step 1. Installing the Cisco AnyConnect client (VPN)
Computer Services pre-installs the VPN software client for computers intended to be used off campus. However, if you need to install VPN, such as laptops.
If you do not have the VPN software installed, please open a web browser such as: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome and type in the following address in the address bar: http://vpn.utexas.edu
Follow the step by step instructions on your screen to complete the installation
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Establishing a VPN connection
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In the lower right hand corner of the task bar, click the up arrow and then click on the circular icon that looks like a baseball.
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Open the VPN application
Method 1:
Next to the Start Menu, click in the Search box and type in Cisco.
When you see Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, click the icon to open it.
Method 2:
Click the Start Menu
Scroll down until you find the Cisco folder, click on it to expand it.
Then click on Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
If the address is already entered click Connect.
Note title First Time Only: The VPN software will now prompt for the address to connect to.
Enter vpn.utexas.edu and
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click Connect
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- Now enter in your UT EID username, password and
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- 2FA password and click OK.
You will receive a message informing you that the connection has been established
You should now see a circular icon and a padlock icon on the right hand side of the taskbar, this indicates that is it securely connected.
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Accessing the Network Drive
Open File Explorer
Windows 10Windows 7- In the address bar type in \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\law and press enter.
If you drag a folder to "Quick access" (Windows 7 - "Favorites") using for Windows 10 or Favorites for Windows 7 using this method, the shortcut will continue to function even if the N:\ drive does not appear in This PC.
Windows 10Windows 7
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much better alternative to using the N drive is to switch to using UT Box instead. With Box Sync your files will always be locally |
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accessible or through a web browser on the Box website and you do not need to use the VPN when off campus. |
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Box makes it much easier to move from machine to machine while retaining access to your files. |
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