What is VPN and When Should You Use it
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to connect to the company network from off site, such as your home. The best time to use VPN would be when you do not have access to the network or network resources. (i.e Your home, connected to a mobile hotspot, at a hotel, etc.)
How to Use VPN
Connecting
1. Click the windows icon in the lower left and type Cisco AnyConnect then click the Cisco AnyConnect result that pops up as shown below.
2. A window will pop up allowing you to enter the server you want to connect to.
3. Enter trend.lkeeley.com and click connect as shown below.
4. Next, you will see a window establishing your VPN Connection
5. Choose your company email address
6. After the window disappears, you will be connected to the company network.
7. From this point on, you can access network resources as if you were on the company network. (i.e. shared folders/drives, skype, outlook)
Disconnecting
1. If you are connected to the network, you can click this icon in the lower right of your desktop.
2. You should see a vpn connected symbol like this.
3. Click the symbol and the following window will pop up. Click Disconnect to Disconnect from the network.