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faq-connecting-to-cmcd-vpn.md
| ... | ... | @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ not for Consortium members. |
| 7 | 7 | If we detect that you haven’t used your VPN access in 3 months, we’ll |
| 8 | 8 | disable your VPN access. |
| 9 | 9 | |
| 10 | -These instructions are for members using Apple Computers. |
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| 10 | +## Members using macOS |
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| 11 | 11 | |
| 12 | -## Installation Steps |
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| 12 | +### Installation Steps |
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| 13 | 13 | 1. Email the SBGrid at [help@sbgrid.org](mailto:help@sbgrid.org?Subject=VPN_Access). |
| 14 | 14 | 1. Download and extract the file we email to you, you will need it later. |
| 15 | 15 | 1. Download [Tunnelblick](https://www.tunnelblick.net/). |
| ... | ... | @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ These instructions are for members using Apple Computers. |
| 22 | 22 | 1. A Window will appear, click "Only Me" |
| 23 | 23 | [[images/vpn_only_me.png]] |
| 24 | 24 | |
| 25 | -## Start the VPN |
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| 25 | +### Start the VPN |
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| 26 | 26 | 1. Start Tunnelblick if it's not already running |
| 27 | 27 | 1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon |
| 28 | 28 | 1. Then click on "Connect sbgrid.org" |
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| 32 | 32 | 1. If you receive a warning stating that your computer's apparent public IP hasn't changed - this is normal. |
| 33 | 33 | Just check "Do not check for IP address changes" box and click OK. |
| 34 | 34 | |
| 35 | -## Stop the VPN |
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| 35 | +### Stop the VPN |
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| 36 | 36 | 1. Click on the Tunnelblick icon |
| 37 | 37 | 2. Then click on "Disconnect sbgrid.org" |
| 38 | 38 | [[images/vpn_disconnect.png]] |
| 39 | 39 | |
| 40 | -## Windows Users |
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| 41 | -OpenVPN should work on Windows. We have not tested it and it's available at: |
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| 40 | +## Members using Windows |
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| 41 | +These instructions are based on a prior Windows 10 installation and have not been tested *as written*. |
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| 42 | +For limited support, e-mail [help@sbgrid.org](mailto:help@sbgrid.org) |
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| 43 | +1. Ensure your Windows installation is up-to-date and protected by anti-virus software. |
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| 44 | +1. Download and unpack the file we email to you, you will need it later. |
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| 45 | +1. Download and install the [openvpn "community" client](https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/) |
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| 46 | +1. Through the client, *Import* the <code>*.ovpn</code> configuration from the unpacked zip archive. |
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| 47 | +1. Through the client, *Edit Config* to provide full file paths on the lines starting with <code>pkcs12</code> and <code>tls-auth</code>, respectively. |
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| 48 | +1. During *Connect*ing, use your SBGrid Linux account credentials when prompted. |
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| 49 | +1. You *may* have to address SBGrid remote hosts using their IP address. |
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| 50 | +1. *Disconnect* to exit the VPN. |
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| 42 | 51 | |
| 43 | -* <https://openvpn.net/> |
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| 45 | -You must ensure your Windows installation is update and that you have a Virus scanner installed. |