Connect to the CECE file server from home or abroad.

Owned by Larry Sanders
Last updated: Jun 05, 2020
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Connecting CECE services via secure VPN is a 4 step process:

  1. Connect to the internet.
  2. Connect the VPN client.
  3. Connect to the CE file server. 
  4. Disconnect VPN when finished.

CECE laptops are configured with remote access programs and shortcuts to do this. Submit a help request if you'd like assistance setting this up on your personal laptop or computer.. 

Step-by-step guide


First establish a wireless or wired internet connection. Connect to your home, hotel, or other network according to the instructions for that network. If you can't access the internet, you can't access the CE server.

UConnect

All CECE issued staff and checkout laptops are configured so that you can access CECE systems through UConnect anywhere on campus. Further VPN procedures are not necessary when using UConnect.

Establish a VPN connection. Staff and checkout laptops are configured with the application "Cisco AnyConnect VPN".

VPN Support And Installation

801-581-4000 is the campus help desk number in case you have trouble with the VPN client. If you need to install this on your own computer, go to "vpnaccess.utah.edu". 

  1. Launch "Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client" found in Windows 10 under Start, Cisco, or on Mac OS under Applications, Cisco. 

  2. Select or enter "vpnaccess.utah.edu" and click "Connect". 

    AnyConnect Connection Dialog

  3. Fill subsequent fields as follows:

    • "Group": 2FA-DuoSecurity.

    • "Username" or "uNID": Your UNID.

    • "Password": Your UNID password.

    • "Second Password" or "2FA Code": "push"

  4. Click "OK" or "Login".

    AnyConnect Login Dialog

  5. Approve when prompted by DUO Mobile App on your phone.
  6. When prompted, click "Accept" to terms.

  7. AnyConnect should now show "connected" as your VPN status. 

    AnyConnect Status

Access files on the CE server.

  1. Windows.

    • In a Windows File Explorer address bar, enter: \\ad.utah.edu\ce

      Windows Server Selection

    • When prompted for authentication, enter your unid@ad.utah.edu for username, and use your UNID password.

      Security Practice

      If you are using a computer account that is shared with others, such as a family login or "staff" user on a CECE checkout laptop, do not save your credentials when connecting to the CE file server. This would give others access to CE files.

      Create A Shortcut

      You may right-click your team's folder and select "Create Shortcut" to place a shortcut on the desktop for quick access next time you connect.

  2. Mac OS.

    • In Finder, select Go menu, Connect To Server, and enter: smb://ad.utah.edu/ce

      Mac OS Server Selection

    • When prompted for credentials, enter your UNID and password.

      Security Practice

      If you are using a computer account that is shared with others, such as a family login or "staff" user on a CECE checkout laptop, do not save your credentials when connecting to the CE file server. This would give others access to CE files.

      Make An Alias

      You may right-click the "groups" drive that appears and "Make Alias" to place a shortcut on the desktop for quick access next time you connect.

Disconnect AnyConnect.

Disconnect When Not In Use

VPN slows network performance. It will slow other applications using network and internet access. It is recommended that you disconnect AnyConnect when not in use.

Right-click the AnyConnect status icon and select disconnect or quit.

Disconnect, Quit