VPN Client Quick Start Guide - macOS

Objective

Provide instructions on the installation and usage of the NU VPN, Palo Alto Global Protect.

Users

• Current Students
• Faculty
• Staff

Downloading VPN Client 

1. Navigate to https://nu-vpn.nebraska.edu   

2. Sign in with your NUID and password.   

1. You should be prompted for DUO 2-factor by whatever method you have chosen.   

3. Once signed in, download the client by clicking “GlobalProtect Agent” on the main page and choosing the version that matches your Operating System. 

4. Install the GlobalProtect Agent by opening the downloaded file named GlobalProtect.pkg, and following the prompts within the installer (Once installed, there will be a Globe icon in the Mac menu bar, at the top of the screen, for quick access). 

5. Enter the portal address once prompted:  nu-vpn.nebraska.edu.  If not prompted, clicking the globe icon in the menu bar should restore the prompt. 

Running the VPN Client 

1. From Finder, Go to Applications and open the GlobalProtect App, or click on the GlobalProtect icon on the menu bar.  

2. If the portal address is requested, enter; nu-vpn.nebraska.edu 

3. Click the Connect button.   

4. When prompted, sign in with your NUID and password (You should then be prompted for DUO 2-factor by whatever method you have chosen).   

5. Once connected, you should see the GlobalProtect icon in the menu bar with a small shield icon indicating the connection.   

6. When prompted to Launch Application, select Open GlobalProtect, optionally choose to remember your choice. The GlobalProtect browser window, or tab can be closed after selecting Open GlobalProtect.  

7. To view your VPN settings, click the icon in the menu bar, and then find the settings menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines in the upper right.  From there, you can view tabs that show your connection details. 

Exiting the VPN Client 

1. When you no longer wish to be connected, click on the GlobalProtect icon on the  menu bar, and click disconnect (When disconnected, the GlobalProtect icon will remain in the menu bar in a greyed-out state, for quick access). 

Configuring Local Firewalls to Allow Access 

When connected to NU VPN, you will be assigned a dynamic IP in the range of 10.144.0.0/19.  To allow access to any systems that you manage, you will need to make sure that this range is allowed through the local firewall.