Overview
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) software creates a secure, encrypted connection between your off-campus computer and the campus network. Members of the University community can use VPN software to connect securely to the campus network from off-campus. This software, called Junos Pulse, must be downloaded to your computer, installed and configured. To connect using the full VPN client, download it below, install and configure it as directed.
Install and Configure Junos Pulse Client for iOS and Android devices
The Junos Pulse client app is available for iOS and Android mobile operating systems. Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to obtain it.
Install and Configure Junos Pulse Client for Windows and Mac OS X Systems
Please use the following instructions to configure your new VPN client. After installing, users should login via the client and not via the Connect button at sslvpn.uconn.edu
Step 1:
Download the installer that is appropriate for your OS.
Apple OS X
j-pulse-mac-5.0r11.0-b56747-installer
MD5: fbf0b5dbcefadc6bc87d5b6dac19bcd1
Windows 32 bit
j-pulse-win-5.0r11.0-b56747-32bitinstaller
MD5: 3b283b9a8183f6d052cf1f868d916a37
Windows 64 bit
j-pulse-win-5.0r11.0-b56747-64bitinstaller
MD5: 529f039c4b7528479b29fc3514cdab16
Step 2:
Run the downloaded installer.
- Note: Some users on OSX may need to command-click/control-click, and then select “Open” if an error about an unidentified developer is encountered.
Step 3:
Launch the now-installed application.
Click the ‘+’ button to add a new connection and enter sslvpn.uconn.edu for the Server URL and “UConn VPN” for the Name.
If ‘Type’ is requested, choose the option that lists SSL-VPN.
Click Add.
Click Connect, and enter your NetID and password into the form, clicking Connect again.
You should now be successfully connected and able to access UConn resources.
Compatibility
Junos Pulse VPN client software is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and configurations. It is available Mac OS X and Windows clients as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
The software has been tested on the following platforms:
| Platform | Operating System | Browser and Java Environment |
| Windows | Windows 8.1, 32 bit | Internet Explorer 9.x, 10, 11 |
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise, 64 bit | Internet Explorer 8.x, Java 7 | |
| Windows 8 Enterprise, 64 bit | Internet Explorer 8.x, Java 7 | |
| Windows 7 SP1 Enterprise, 64 bit | Internet Explorer 8.x, Java 7 | |
| Mac OS X | Mac OS X 10.9, 64 bit | Safari 7.0, Oracle JRE 7 |
| Mac OS X 10.8, 64 bit | Safari 6.0, 6.1, Oracle JRE 7 | |
| Mac OS X 10.7.3, 64 bit | Safari 6.0, 6.1, Oracle JRE 7 |
- Notes:
– Although the software is also compatible with most Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems, specific configurations may not work.
– Junos Pulse is not supported on Windows Server platforms and Linux platforms.
refer from : http://remoteaccess.uconn.edu/vpn-overview/connect-via-vpn-client/
