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SSLVPN Setup Instructions on Linux

  1. Open Firefox and verify that the Java Plugin is installed by typing about:plugins in the browser URL field.
    Screenshot of Verify Plugins Window
  2. Type the URL in the browser URL field. For example, https://vpngateway.yorku.ca/vpnyork
    The login page will be presented.
  3. Enter your Passport York credentials on the login page.
    Screenshot of window resquesting to Enter PPY Password Credentials
  4. Network Connect is automatically downloaded.
    Screenshot of window showing Network Connect is downloaded
  5. Network Connect is automatically launched.
    Screenshot of window showing Network Connect is launched
  6. To confirm a successful login look for the yellow Network Connect lock icon. And confirm the Assigned IP.
    Screenshot of window showing Network Connect Lock Icon