This is a simplified version of the UIS VPN Setup guide to connect to the UIS VPN on macOS (Ventura or Sonoma), which can be found here https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/network-services/remote-access/uis-vpn/macos
Start by creating a UIS Network Access Token, using the token page https://tokens.uis.cam.ac.uk/ in the same way as you create a Eduroam Token. Keep the details on screen to copy into the setup below.
Download the VPN Configuration Profile from the UIS Guide Page https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/network-services/remote-access/uis-vpn/macos
Go to System Settings and search for Profiles
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Double-click on the Cambridge VPN in the downloaded section
In the window that opens, click on the Install button on the bottom-left.
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Authenticate with either your password or Touch ID.
In System Settings go to VPN in the Network section, see below.
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Click on the “i” icon next to the Cambridge VPN profile.
Enter your Network Access Token information you created at step 1.
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Check the Certificate says “Cambridge VPN Client Certificate”, select it if it does not.
Test the connection works by moving the slider on the VPN section , see below.
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To add the VPN connection to the Mac Menu Bar, go to Control Centre in System Settings and change the visibility of the VPN to Show in Menu Bar.
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The connection will now be in the Menu Bar:
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Troubleshooting steps
The VPN will only connect when on a Wireless Connection or Home Broadband, Connections on the Wired University network will give a connection error
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If you get a User Authentication failed error check you have entered your Network Access token details correctly.
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