VPN - HUB - Clayton State University

Programs

Keeping your data safe is our priority. The VPN is a secure connection to Clayton State's Network.

You'll only need this key if you decide to do a manual setup. Log in with your CSU Office 365 credentials.

Thanks to everyone who beta-tested the VPN. You'll need to update your VPN settings to use the new key.

We'll be discontinuing the old VPN. Please be sure to update your vpn settings.

Use the automated installer above for a quick install. If you need to install it manually, the guide below will be helpful.

Go to Control Panel and select Network and Sharing.
Click on Setup a New connection or Network
Select Connect to a Workplace
Select Use My Internet Connection (VPN)
Enter in the following information and selections
After the screen closes it will bring you back to the Network and Sharing screen. Click on Change Adapter Settings
Right click CSU VPN and choose properties
Go to the Security Tab and make the following changes. Next click the Advanced Settings button
Select Use preshared key and enter in this information and press OK.
Next click the Properties button and make the following changes
Verify the connection works

Open System Preferences
Select Network
Click the "+" button in the lower left corner.
Select "VPN" in the Interface dropdown field.
Select L2TP over IPSec in the VPN Type drop down field.
Type in CSU VPN in the Service Name field
Fill in “vpnipsec.clayton.edu” for the server address field.
Type in your username in the Account Name field.
Click Authentication Settings…
Type your password in the Password field.
Paste the Shared Secret Key in the Shared Secret field, then click OK:
Under Advanced > “Options” tab, ensure “Send all traffic over VPN connection” is checked.
Check the "Show VPN status in menu bar"'
Click "Apply" in the lower left corner.
Click Connect to verify these settings. *NOTE: you will not be able to connect on campus.*