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USING THE SMITH VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) OFF-CAMPUS


Update: As of 5/30/2023, the VPN client has a new name, Ivanti Secure Access, and a new red logo (key and hand icon). Users may be prompted to upgrade their software when they next use Pulse Secure.

The Smith Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure connection for access to on campus Smith College network resources when you are off campus. The VPN connection only provides access to computing resources located directly on the Smith campus To access library databases while off campus, please use the links provided by the library at: http://libguides.smith.edu/az.php to connect to these resources using the library proxy server (Smith login required).

Note: Please note Smith VPN does not provide access to off campus internet resources, including Smith mail.


Connecting to the Smith VPN using Ivanti

  1. Establish an Internet connection.

  2. If you do not have the Ivanti Secure VPN client installed on your Mac or Windows computer:

  3. If you already have it installed, launch Ivanti Secure Client by selecting the key icon. Windows users will find it in the system tray and Mac users will find it in the top menu bar. Log in with your network username and password.

  4. You will be directed to a Smith login page. You will enter in your Smith username and password. Note: You will not be able to store your credentials here as you would in a browser.

  5. Next you will receive the prompt to authenticate with Duo.You can choose the method it defaults to or you can select Other options to choose an alternative method.
  6. For more information on this step please follow these instructions


Time-out Period: Note that your VPN connection will time-out automatically after one hour of non-use.


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