VPN - Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
Connecting to the Biochemistry Network with the Biochemistry VPN
Some services, including ResearchDrive, Shared Drive, license servers, and lab servers, require a connection to the Biochemistry network. Users in the UW-Madison Biochemistry Department can connect to the Biochemistry VPN (biochem.vpn.wisc.edu) using the instructions below.
To use the Biochemistry VPN, you must be a member of a Biochemistry lab group. If you need to be added to a group, have your PI send a request to Biochem IT (see Get Help from CALS Biochemistry IT!).
Note: Many UW-Madison services, including Cisco VoIP, ResearchDrive, and Shared Drive, can be accessed using the UW-Madison VPN (uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu). Any active UW-Madison student, staff, or faculty member can use the UW-Madison VPN (see WiscVPN GlobalProtect (All OS) - Installing, Updating, Connecting, and Uninstalling).
macOS
Download and Install GlobalProtect
Departmental Machines
If you are connecting with a departmental machine, GlobalProtect is likely already installed on your device.
If it is not already installed, please contact Biochem IT (see Get Help from CALS Biochemistry IT!).
Personal Machines
- Log in to the Biochemistry VPN website with your UW-Madison NetID and password.
- Download the Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.
Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
- Open GlobalProtect (if already running, it appears as a globe icon in your menu bar in the top-right corner)
. - Select or enter the Biochemistry VPN portal address (
biochem.vpn.wisc.edu). - Click Connect.
- Enter your UW-Madison NetID and password.
- Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter a passcode or enter
1to receive a Duo push notification). - You will see a status screen that displays "Connected" upon successful connection.
- Click Disconnect when you are finished.
Windows
Download and Install GlobalProtect
Departmental Machines
If you are connecting with a departmental machine, GlobalProtect is likely already installed on your device.
If it is not already installed, please contact Biochem IT (see Get Help from CALS Biochemistry IT!).
Personal Machines
- Log in to the Biochemistry VPN website with your UW-Madison NetID and password.
- Click Download Windows 64 bit GlobalProtect agent.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts.
Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
- Open GlobalProtect (use Windows search or look for the globe icon in the system tray in the bottom-right corner).
- Select or enter the Biochemistry VPN portal address (
biochem.vpn.wisc.edu).
Note: If you see a different address, you will need to add the Biochemistry VPN portal address in GlobalProtect settings. - Click Connect.
- Log in with your UW-Madison NetID and password.
- Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter a passcode or enter
1to receive a Duo push notification). - Click Disconnect when you are finished.
iOS / Android
- Download the GlobalProtect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open the GlobalProtect app.
- Enter the portal address (
biochem.vpn.wisc.edu). - Tap Connect.
- Follow and approve prompts to allow adding a new VPN configuration.
- Log in with your UW-Madison NetID and password.
- Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter a passcode or enter
1to receive a Duo push notification). - Tap Disconnect when you are finished.
Linux
Download and Install GlobalProtect
- Download the GlobalProtect client from the UW-Madison list of VPN clients.
- Follow Palo Alto's Linux installation instructions.
Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
- Use the following command to connect:
globalprotect connect --portal biochem.vpn.wisc.edu - Log in with your NetID and password.
- View the status of your connection with the following command:
globalprotect show --status - View details of your connection with the following command:
globalprotect show --details - Disconnect with the following command:
globalprotect disconnect
Uninstall
- Follow Palo Alto's Linux uninstall instructions.