The College Virtual Private Network (VPN) server is used to gain access to college resources when you are not on campus. This mainly includes the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and network drives. You do not need VPN access to get your email or to log in to Brightspace.


Important - You need to have your college account setup for VPN access before you try installing the client.  Please complete the instructions at

http://algonquincollege.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/1000158126


Download the CISCO AnyConnect Client


Download the Macintosh VPN Client from HERE. Then open the DMG file and run the installer




Uncheck all options except for VPN



Open System Preferneces and enable the Cisco Extension




Open the Cisco AnyConnect client fround in the Cisco folder in your Applications folder


Once open enter secure.algonquincollege.com into the VPN Connection box and click connect




Type in your college username and password


Do Not enter anything for the Second Password




Using your Grid Card enter a response to the grid challenge


The grid card shown is just an example you must enter the response that matches your card. In this example the answer would be F6C




You should now be connected and see a menu item in your top menu bar