How do I setup a VPN connection using the built-in OS X client?
You can use the VPN software built into OS X 10.3 or greater instead of the Cisco client. The former is simpler to use but times out after two hours; the latter times out after eight hours. To set up the McMaster VPN connections using the built-in software: • open Applications, Internet Connect • click VPN • check “Show VPN Status in menu bar” • choose PPTP • from the Configurations drop-down menu, choose Edit Configurations… • configure two connections as show below: You can now select a configuration and connect and disconnect using the VPN icon ( ) on the status bar. Recall that MacVPN is used to connect to McMaster’s network from an off-campus network; MacConnect is used to connect to the Internet from a MacConnect public network port or the MacConnect wireless network.
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