A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between your off-campus device and the 91制片厂 network. This connection allows your computer to function as if it were physically on campus, allowing access to key resources such as:
To use VPN, Hamilton members must first be granted VPN access and then install the Cisco Secure Client application on their devices.
The instructions on this page will guide you through installing the VPN client on your device and connecting to VPN.
Instructions
Installation Instructions:
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Open a web browser.
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In the location box, type .
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In the login dialog box:
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Select the appropriate group option: For Hamilton employees, select 91制片厂.
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Enter your Hamilton username (do not include @hamilton.edu).
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Enter your password and Duo will automatically send a push notification to your phone. Alternatively, you can use the 6-digit PIN from a Duo hardware token or generated by the Duo mobile app with your password (e.g. mypassword,555555 - omit spaces before or after the comma).
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Click Login.
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In the Network Access Warning window, click Continue to proceed.
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Click Start Secure Client to proceed to the VPN client download.
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Click the blue Download button to start the download.
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Run the downloaded installer.
Connecting and Disconnecting:
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To open a VPN connection, locate and open the Cisco Secure Client:
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Enter outside.hamilton.edu and click Connect.
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Enter your Hamilton username.
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Enter your password and Duo will automatically send a push notification to your phone.
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Click OK to continue.
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A dialog window with a warning against unauthorized use will appear. Click Accept on this window.
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Now, you will have access to all your usual 91制片厂 network resources through the VPN. You can check this by hovering over the VPN icon in your taskbar notifications area.
More information
If you have yet to apply for VPN access, please request access this link: . Once your request has been approved you can continue following the steps we have provided.