<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>New VPN (Virtual Private Network) Articles</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/</link><description>New VPN (Virtual Private Network) articles!</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Remote Desktop: Add a User to the Administrator Group (Windows 11)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20652</link><description> Sometimes users may find that remotely connecting to a PC quite difficult. The steps listed below show how to connect, and configure, their PC so that remote desktop will be accessible. Make sure that you are the Local Admin on the machine. 

  NOTE : Off-campus connections will require VPN to se</description><guid>20652</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:29:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Installing AnyConnect App (Chromebook &amp;amp; Surface)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20549</link><description>       ** Android Device Variation Notice **    

  There are many different versions of Android used on mobile devices. This article will present a generic set of instructions for Android-based devices. It should be used as a guide while using your Android device. Screenshots, as well as instruct</description><guid>20549</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:14:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft Teams: Installing Teams Mobile App</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20518</link><description>  
Pre-Installation Notes 

 1. These instructions are for the  mobile app  version of Teams; if you need to install Teams on a desktop device, please visit   Microsoft Teams - Download .  

 2. ITS recommends using the App Store, Safari, or Google Play Store.  (See   ITS Web Browser Recommenda</description><guid>20518</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:11:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using GlobalProtect VPN Client for Mac</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20407</link><description> Using GlobalProtect VPN Client For Mac 

 1. Click on the GlobalProtect icon on the upper right of the screen next to the clock: 

   

   

 2. If prompted for a portal address, type in  gp.vpn.lsu.edu  then click the  Connect  button: 

 
	 Note: Ag Center users should use  agcenter.vp</description><guid>20407</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:04:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using GlobalProtect VPN Client for Windows</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20406</link><description> Using GlobalProtect VPN Client For Windows 

 1. Bring up the GlobalProtect application by clicking on its icon in the taskbar: 

   

   

 2. If prompted for the Portal Address, enter  gp.vpn.lsu.edu , then click  Connect : 

 
	 Note: Ag Center users should use  agcenter.vpn.lsu.edu  </description><guid>20406</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:46:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GlobalProtect VPN: Installation Windows</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20405</link><description> Installing GlobalProtect VPN Client For Windows 

 1. Go to the Downloads folder and double click on either  GlobalProtect.msi  or  GlobalProtect64.msi , depending on whether you’re using 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. 

 2. Click  Next  on the Welcome screen: 

   

   

 3. Take t</description><guid>20405</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:38:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GlobalProtect VPN: Installation MacOS</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20404</link><description> Installing GlobalProtect VPN Client on Mac 

 1. Go to the Downloads folder and double click on  GlobalProtect.pkg . 

 2. Click  Continue  on the Welcome screen: 

   

   

 3. Click  Continue  for Installation type: 

   

   

 4. Click the  Install  button: 

   

   

 5</description><guid>20404</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:50:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remote Desktop: Add a User to the Administrator Group (Windows 10)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18616</link><description> Sometimes users may find that remotely connecting to a PC quite difficult. The steps listed below show how to connect, and configure, their PC so that remote desktop will be accessible. Make sure that you are the Local Admin on the machine. 

  NOTE : Off-campus connections will require VPN to se</description><guid>18616</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:54:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 10: Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18609</link><description> Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection 

 Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely.  This is typically done on your  Office Computer . 

 1. Click the  Start   menu  from you</description><guid>18609</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:23:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Linux)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17466</link><description> VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Linux) 

 We cannot guarantee that this guide will work with every version of Linux since there are so many different distributions. Our guide assumes you have a general understanding of the Linux OS and its command line. If you have troubles, please contact your depa</description><guid>17466</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:37:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Troubleshooting AnyConnect Client on Linux</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16973</link><description>  
Issue Description 

 When using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on Linux computers, the error messages below might be encountered: 

   
  

 Possible Solution 

 This error is caused by a syntax error in one of the configuration files.  The error was fixed in the latest version of AnyC</description><guid>16973</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:26:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Am I Connected? (Windows)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16207</link><description>  
You can tell that you are connected to the VPN in the bottom, right-hand corner of your screen. 

 Connected 

  The icon shows a pad lock.  
  
  

  If you double-click on the AnyConnect icon:  
  

   

 NOT Connected 

  The icon DOES NOT show  a pad lock.  
  
  

 If you</description><guid>16207</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:14:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Am I Connected? (Mac)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16198</link><description>  
You can tell that you are connected to the VPN in the upper, right-hand corner of your screen. 

  This shows a Mac that is connected to the VPN:  

   
  

  This shows a Mac that is NOT connected to the VPN:  

   
  

 Troubleshooting VPN 

   The Automatic Installation DID NOT </description><guid>16198</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:14:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (iPhone)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16167</link><description> To Connect to VPN on an iPhone Device: 

 1. Open the  AnyConnect App . 

   

  
 
2. Touch the arrow next to  LSU VPN . 

   

  
 
3. Log in with your PAWS ID and password. 

   

  
 
4. You are now connected to LSU VPN through Cisco AnyConnect app on your iPhone. 

   
 </description><guid>16167</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:40:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Android Device)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16165</link><description> To Connect to the LSU VPN: 

 1. Go to the  AnyConnect  home menu. 

 2. Touch  LSU VPN . 

   

  
 
3. Log in with your  MyLSU ID  and  password.  

   

  
 
4. You are now connected to LSU VPN through Cisco AnyConnect app on your Android device. 

   

   

 Troubleshootin</description><guid>16165</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Installing AnyConnect App (Android Device)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16163</link><description>       ** Android Device Variation Notice **    

  There are many different versions of Android used on mobile devices. This article will present a generic set of instructions for Android-based devices. It should be used as a guide while using your Android device. Screenshots, as well as instruct</description><guid>16163</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Disconnect? (Windows)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16161</link><description> To Disconnect from the VPN: 

 1. Open the  Cisco AnyConnect Client : 

   Method 1:   

 
	 Click  Start  |  Cisco AnyConnect Client.  
	  
 

   Method 2:   

 
	 Double-click on the desktop icon. 
 

   
  

   Method 3:   

 
	 Double-click on the AnyConnect icon in the b</description><guid>16161</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Disconnect? (Mac)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16160</link><description>  
To Disconnect from VPN on a Mac OS X Operating System: 

 1. Click on the  AnyConnect  icon, located on the top-right of your screen. 

   

  
2. Click  Disconnect . 

   
  

 Troubleshooting VPN 

   The Automatic Installation DID NOT work...   

 1. Try another Web Browser.  </description><guid>16160</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:05:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Mac)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16159</link><description> To Connect to the VPN Using the AnyConnect Client on a Mac: 

 1. After you    Install AnyConnect   , open the  Cisco AnyConnect Client.  Do this   by double-clicking on the  AnyConnect icon , located on the top, right-hand of your screen. Alternatively, the  Cisco AnyConnect Client  can be opene</description><guid>16159</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Installing AnyConnect Client 3.0 (Mac)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16156</link><description> Pre-Installation Notes 

 1. When selecting a web browser, Firefox &amp;amp; Safari are recommended.  

 
	 There are known issues with installing the client via Chrome.  
	  See   ITS Web Browser Recommendation    for more browser information. 
 

 2. Review the   Minimum System Requirements   to</description><guid>16156</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:18:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Windows)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16150</link><description> To Connect to VPN: 

 1. Open the Cisco AnyConnect Client: 
  

   Method 1:   

 
	 Start | Cisco AnyConnect Client. 
	  
 

   Method 2:   

 
	 Double-click on the desktop icon. 
 

   
  

   

   Method 3:   

 
	 Double-click on the  AnyConnect  icon, located on the </description><guid>16150</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Installing AnyConnect App (iOS)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14985</link><description>  
Pre-Installation Notes 

 1. ITS recommends using the App Store or Safari.   (See   ITS Web Browser Recommendations   for more information.)  

 2. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. 

  
Installation Steps 

 1. Open the  App Store  on your iOS device. 

 2. Touch the  Search  button and typ</description><guid>14985</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:31:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN / Virtual Private Network: LSU Overview</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14785</link><description>       

  NOTE: Due to resource constraints, ITS is now offering an expanded VPN offering. Please refer to the following articles for instruction on using the new GlobalProtect VPN client:  GlobalProtect VPN Installation   
 Linux and mobile clients, including Chromebooks, will continue to use t</description><guid>14785</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:37:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Installing AnyConnect Client (Windows)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14555</link><description> Pre-Installation Notes 

 1. ITS recommends using Firefox or Safari.  (See   ITS Web Browser Recommendations     for more information.)  

 2. Review    System Requirements   . 

  
Installation Steps 

 1. Copy &amp;amp; paste into a browser: https://client.vpn.lsu.edu.  (*This will only work off</description><guid>14555</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:48:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 7: Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13590</link><description> Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection 

 Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely.  This is typically done on your  Office Computer . 

 1. Click the  Start  button in the b</description><guid>13590</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: AnyConnect Collecting Error Logs</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10794</link><description>    

 General Information 

 Another point to remember when troubleshooting, is that any user that is already physically connected to the LSU network cannot access the LSU VPN. The point of the LSU VPN is to provide security for off campus connections into the LSU. If you are already on campus,</description><guid>10794</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:23:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: AnyConnect Client System Requirements</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10793</link><description> AnyConnect Client System Requirements: 

  
 NOTE:   Administrator privileges is required.  

 
	 
		 
			  Computer  
			  Operating System  
			  Requirements  
		 
		 
			 
			 Computer with a Pentium®-class processor or greater, including Tablet PC 
			 
			 
			 Windows Vista </description><guid>10793</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:19:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VPN at LSU: Web Browsing</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10018</link><description> The AnyConnect client is the most convenient and preferred method to establish a secure, encrypted connection to the LSU campus. 

 To Visit Websites through the VPN: 

 1. Open a web browser and navigate to  https://portal.vpn.lsu.edu .  (*This link will only work off-campus*)  

 2. Log in </description><guid>10018</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:52:42 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>