Using WiscVPN And Static Profiles (Windows)

You will need to have the Cisco Systems VPN Client installed prior to following these steps. Instructions for downloading and installing the VPN client can be found on DoIT's webpage.

1. If it has not already been done, you will first need to download the static profile for WiscVPN. These files can be found here. To connect from off campus you will need the OffCampusStatic profile. To connect from campus you will need the OnCampusStatic profile. Right-click the appropriate file(s) on the above page and choose Save Target As or Save Link As. Then, in the Save dialog box, navigate to the C:\ProgramFiles\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\profiles directory and save the file(s) there.

2. Open VPN Client. In Windows a shortcut will appear in the Cisco Systems VPN Client folder in the Programs list on the Start menu.

3. In the VPN Client program, select the appropriate static profile (on or off campus) by clicking on it once. Then click Connect in the menu bar.

4. Fill in the Username and Password fields to connect. The username should be your NetID_1. The password will be your Net ID password. You can refer to the email sent to you at the time of activating your static profile.

5. Click OK to connect.

6. If successful, a dialog box will appear to inform you that you have connected to the network. Click Continue to finish.

7. When you would like to disconnect from the SoE network, right-click the VPN Client icon (looks like a lock) in your System Tray and choose Disconnect. You can also exit the VPN Client program from this menu once you have disconnected.

Questions or Concerns?

Please contact us at helpdesk@education.wisc.edu or 5-4773, for more information.