4/5/2016: Two-factor authentication is now deployed on SLAC VPN gateways, if you are already enrolled you will be asked for 2nd factor (push, token, etc.)
1/11/2018: Posture assessment is being deployed on SLAC VPN gateways, for FAQs please visit: https://slacprod.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010903
Quick instruction guide
On a SLAC built windows device the vpn client is pre-installed, so you can just go on start menu -> launch Cisco Anyconnect Secure mobility client. Then ensure the connection string is "vpn.slac.stanford.edu" and click on connect. Enter your SLAC's windows credentials, accept the banner and you are connected as indicated in the taskbar.
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- You must have a valid SLAC Windows account
- Your account must be given SLAC VPN account access, and you must agree to the usage policies outlined.
From a computer on the SLAC network you can check whether an account is VPN capable by doing a query on https://www-internal.slac.stanford.edu/comp/windows/search/usersearch.aspx (VPN status will indicate "Active" or not) - You must be enrolled in two-factor authentication (visit https://www-internal.slac.stanford.edu/twostep/ from a computer on the SLAC network).
- You must have SLAC supported operating system to get successful connection on SLAC Network. Please refer to the following KB articles:
We officially support windowsWindows, mac Mac OS and linux Linux but VPN is available on several other platforms (android, ipads etc.).
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