Instructions detailing the process for creating a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to Colgate University on a Mac.
Requirements
- A valid Colgate username and password
- An internet connection
Procedure
Step 1
In a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc) go to remoteaccess.colgate.edu
When prompted to sign in, sign in with your Portal username and password
Step 2
Click on the Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent link
Step 3
Open the GlobalProtect.pkg file you just downloaded
Step 4
Click Continue through the Introduction and Destination Select screens
Step 5
Leave the default options at installation type and click Continue
Step 6
Click Install and enter your computer password when prompted
Step 7
You will see a window saying “System Extension Blocked.” Click the “Open Security Preferences” button
This will open System Preferences with a message towards the bottom that says “System software from developer ‘Palo Alto Networks’ was blocked from loading.” Click the allow button to the right of that.
Step 8
After you press allow the message will disappear. You can close the System Preferences window by pressing the red button in the upper left corner.
The install will continue
Once completed, the GlobalProtect agent will launch
Step 9
Close the installer and type in remoteaccess.colgate.edu into the Portal Address box in the GlobalProtect client window
Type in your portal username and password at the Sign In page
If successful, you will see the window below to confirm you are connected to Colgate’s VPN.
If you see the following message, click Allow for this configuration setting.
