faq-connecting-to-cmcd-vpn.md
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-# Connecting to CMCD VPN
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-The first thing you need to do is email the SBGrid at [help@sbgrid.org](mailto:help@sbgrid.org?Subject=VPN_Shared_Secret) for the Shared Secret.
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-## Configuration
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-1. Click on the Apple Menu and select System Preferences
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-1. Click on Network
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-1. Unlock the panel by clicking on the padlock and enter the username and password of an admin user.
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-1. Click on the '+' sign to Create a New Service
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-1. In the dropdown window enter the following:
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- * Interface is **VPN**
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- * Type is **L2TP over IPSec**
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- * Enter a Service Name, ie: **CMCD VPN**
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-1. Then *Click* on Create.
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-1. The Network Window will change and you need to enter the following:
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- * Server Address: **vpn.sbgrid.org**
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- * Account Name: Enter **your** username.
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- * This is the username you use to connect to crystal, and other CMCD
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- services.
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-1. Next Click on **Authentication Settings**
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-1. In the Window that appears enter the following:
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- * Enter your password under *User Authentication*
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- * Enter the shared secert that the SBGrid emailed you.
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- * Click OK.
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-1. Check the box **Show VPN status in menu bar**
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-1. Click Apply.
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-## Connect
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-To connect to the VPN, open the VPN menu in the menu bar by clicking on it and and click on *"Connect"*.
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-You'll see the word Connecting scroll across, and once the connection is complete a timer will start.
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-## Disconnect
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-When you want to disconnect from the VPN simply open the VPN menu, and select Disconnect.
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+# Connecting to SBGrid VPN
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+The VPN will give you access to the SBGrid Network.
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+The VPN is for SBGrid Core Members at CMCD supported Labs in the Boston Area. It is not for Consortium members.
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+These instructions are for members using Apple Computers.
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+## Installation Steps
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+1. Email the SBGrid at [help@sbgrid.org](mailto:help@sbgrid.org?Subject=VPN_Access).
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+1. Download and unzio the file we email to you, you will need it later.
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+1. Download [Tunnelblick](https://www.tunnelblick.net/).
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+1. Open the Tunnelblick Package
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+1. Double-Click on the Tunnelblick icon to start the Installer
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+1. Start Tunnelblick
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+1. Click on "I have configuration files"
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+1. Follow the instructions (drag the .ovpn file to the Tunnelblick Icon)
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+[[images/vpn_config_file.png]]
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+1. A Window will appear, click "Only Me"
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+1. [[images/vpn_only_me.png]]
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+## Start the VPN
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+1. Start Tunnelblick if it's not already running
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+1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon
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+1. Then click on "Connect cmcddone-udp-1195-vpn.sbgrid.org"
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+[[images/vpn_connect.png]]
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+1. Enter your SBGrid username and password
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+1. This is the same as your crystal2.sbgrid.org ssh login
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+## Stop the VPN
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+1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon
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+2. Then click on "Disconnect cmcddone-udp-1195-vpn.sbgrid.org"
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+[[images/vpn_disconnect.png]]