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faq-connecting-to-cmcd-vpn.md
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1 | -# Connecting to CMCD VPN |
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3 | -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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7 | -## Configuration |
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8 | -1. Click on the Apple Menu and select System Preferences |
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9 | -1. Click on Network |
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10 | -1. Unlock the panel by clicking on the padlock and enter the username and password of an admin user. |
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11 | -1. Click on the '+' sign to Create a New Service |
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12 | -1. In the dropdown window enter the following: |
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13 | - * Interface is **VPN** |
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14 | - * Type is **L2TP over IPSec** |
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15 | - * Enter a Service Name, ie: **CMCD VPN** |
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16 | -1. Then *Click* on Create. |
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17 | -1. The Network Window will change and you need to enter the following: |
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18 | - * Server Address: **vpn.sbgrid.org** |
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19 | - * Account Name: Enter **your** username. |
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20 | - * This is the username you use to connect to crystal, and other CMCD |
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21 | - services. |
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22 | -1. Next Click on **Authentication Settings** |
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23 | -1. In the Window that appears enter the following: |
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24 | - * Enter your password under *User Authentication* |
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25 | - * Enter the shared secert that the SBGrid emailed you. |
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26 | - * Click OK. |
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27 | -1. Check the box **Show VPN status in menu bar** |
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28 | -1. Click Apply. |
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30 | -## Connect |
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33 | -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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35 | -You'll see the word Connecting scroll across, and once the connection is complete a timer will start. |
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37 | -## Disconnect |
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39 | -When you want to disconnect from the VPN simply open the VPN menu, and select Disconnect. |
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1 | +# Connecting to SBGrid VPN |
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2 | +The VPN will give you access to the SBGrid Network. |
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3 | +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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5 | +These instructions are for members using Apple Computers. |
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7 | +## Installation Steps |
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8 | +1. Email the SBGrid at [help@sbgrid.org](mailto:help@sbgrid.org?Subject=VPN_Access). |
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9 | +1. Download and unzio the file we email to you, you will need it later. |
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10 | +1. Download [Tunnelblick](https://www.tunnelblick.net/). |
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11 | +1. Open the Tunnelblick Package |
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12 | +1. Double-Click on the Tunnelblick icon to start the Installer |
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13 | +1. Start Tunnelblick |
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14 | +1. Click on "I have configuration files" |
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15 | +1. Follow the instructions (drag the .ovpn file to the Tunnelblick Icon) |
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16 | +[[images/vpn_config_file.png]] |
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17 | +1. A Window will appear, click "Only Me" |
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18 | +1. [[images/vpn_only_me.png]] |
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20 | +## Start the VPN |
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21 | +1. Start Tunnelblick if it's not already running |
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22 | +1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon |
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23 | +1. Then click on "Connect cmcddone-udp-1195-vpn.sbgrid.org" |
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24 | +[[images/vpn_connect.png]] |
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25 | +1. Enter your SBGrid username and password |
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26 | +1. This is the same as your crystal2.sbgrid.org ssh login |
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28 | +## Stop the VPN |
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29 | +1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon |
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30 | +2. Then click on "Disconnect cmcddone-udp-1195-vpn.sbgrid.org" |
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31 | +[[images/vpn_disconnect.png]] |