UCCSVPN Setup - Windows 10
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VPN Setup
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The UCCS Resources VPN connects your UCCS
or personal computer to the UCCS campus network from an off-campus
location.
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Warning
For your own safety and the security of UCCS, never establish a VPN
connection without proper security software installed or from a public
computer.
Step 1: Open Windows
Settings
Click on the Start Menu and select Settings
Step 2: Open
Network & Internet
Click on Network & Internet
Step 3: Select VPN Option
Click on VPN in the left side menu of Network &
Internet
Step 4: Add a VPN
Connection
Click on Add a VPN Connection at the top of the VPN page
Step 5:
Configure VPN Connection Settings
Select or enter the following in the associated fields:
- VPN Provider: Windows (built-in)
- Connection Name: UCCSVPN
- Server name or address: uccsvpn.uccs.edu
- VPN Type: L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
- Pre-shared key: UCCS
- Remember my sign-in info: Uncheck box
- Leave remaining fields default or blank
- Click Save when complete
Special Applications
Some special web applications may require your network traffic to be
routed through the campus. If you require this, please skip to Step 12 to
connect.
Step 6: Change
Network Adapter Options
From the VPN settings page, select Status on the left side
menu under 'Network and Internet', then Change adapter options
under 'Change your network settings'.
Step 7: Open UCCSVPN
Properties
Right-click on UCCSVPN and select Properties
Step 8: Open Network
Settings
Click on the Networking tab, select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) so it is highlighted blue, and select Properties.
Do not uncheck any of the boxes.
Step 9: Select Advanced
Select Advanced on the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
Step
10: Disable Default Gateway on Remote Network
Uncheck the box for Use default gateway on remote network.
Ensure the box for Disable class based route addition is
unchecked, this should be the default.
Ensure the box for Automatic metric is checked, this should
be the default.
Step
11: Acknowledge Settings and Close Windows
Press OK on all three open windows from steps 7-9, then
close windows for 'Network Connections' and 'Settings'.
Step 12: Connect to
UCCSVPN
Sign in to the VPN by selecting the Network icon in your bottom right
corner, opening the UCCSVPN connection, and pressing Connect.
You can then sign in with your normal UCCS credentials.
The VPN will show the status of Connected if successful