How can I connect to the WEI/GLBRC VPN with a Windows PC?
The WEI IT department at UW provides a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for connecting to hosted resources from outside the UW network. This allows any member who has a WEI/GLBRC account to access services that were previously only available at UW.
How Does It Work?
The VPN service uses a client program running on your Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computer to establish a secure tunnel over the internet to the WEI/GLBRC network at UW. While the client program is running, you can access any WEI/GLBRC resources hosted at UW.
The GlobalProtect VPN client currently only supports ipv4 addresses, ipv6 IP addresses are not supported at this time.
Install the PaloAlto GlobalProtect VPN program, connect to "weiglbrc.vpn.wisc.edu" with your GLBRC credentials!
Installation Steps:
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Get the Installer at https://uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu/global-protect/getsoftwarepage.esp
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If you're not sure if you have 64 or 32-bit windows:
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Right click on the Start Menu and go into System
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In the System Type field, it will say whether you have 64 or 32-bit windows!
- Launch the installer that you have downloaded to your computer.
- You may receive a warning from Windows like the following.
- Select Run
- A installer window will appear (you may have to open it from the task bar). Keep the default settings and continue to click next until the installation begins.
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A prompt may appear asking if you would like this program to make changes to your computer, select YES.
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After the program has finished installing, close out of the installation window
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A GlobalProtect Login windows will appear after a few moments. If a Login window doesn't appear, navigate to the system tray in the bottom right of your screen and select the up arrow
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Select the GlobalProtect Icon
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In the menu opened type in "weiglbrc.vpn.wisc.edu" as the portal address and press Connect.
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Enter your glbrc credentials and click Sign In.
Should this fail to work, please try adding GLBRCORG\ before your username. -
After a few moments you will be connected to the VPN and be able to access WEI/GLBRC resources from any internet connection!
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Click the GlobalProtect globe and Disconnect when you no longer need access to GLBRC/WEI resources!