FIRST - Register Your Device!
To comply with HIPAA laws and University policy, before you can use your mobile devices (smartphone AND tablet) to access clinical applications, your device MUST:
- Require an unlock code to unlock the device (PIN, pattern lock, password)(Pin, pattern lock, & password MUST be at least 6 characters)
- Be registered with OIT
- Type of device (smartphone, tablet, personal laptop)
- Your device's serial number or IMEI
- If applicable, your device' phone number
VPN (Cisco AnyConnect) Configuration and Connection
NOTE: The local administrator account on the Mac MUST have a password assigned. If necessary, run System Preferences > Users and set a password on the local administrator account.
- Open Safari and go to http://vpn.umaryland.edu.
- On the VPN page select your assigned group as follows:
- Faculty and staff select SOD.
- Students and residents select SOD-Student.
- Enter your UMID and Password.
- Click in the Second Password field: Type “push” (it is not case sensitive)
- Click Login.
- The device you have setup for Duo Authentication (i.e. your Cell phone), will receive a notification allowing you to Accept or Decline the Duo Authentication.
- Select Accept (note: if you did not initiate a VPN request, select Deny).
- Options for second passcode include:
- Push
- Passcode
- Open the DUO App on your cell phone. Tap on University of Maryland(This will generate a six digit code).
- Enter the passcode generated on the DUO Mobile app or hardware token.
- Run the .dmg file (by default it will download to /Downloads folder) and it will automatically mount and open a new window.
- In the new window, run the vpn.pkg file.
- An "Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" window will open. Click Continue twice, then Agree to accept the EULA.
- Click Install. You will be prompted for the Mac's local administrator password.
- After a few minutes of installation, you should receive a message that "The installation was successful." Click Close.
- The VPN client can be found in the Launchpad or in the Finder under /Applications/Cisco. It can be pinned in the Dock by running the app, right-clicking its icon, and selecting Keep in Dock.
- Run the newly installed VPN app. When you receive the "Ready to connect." message, enter vpn.umaryland.edu and click Connect.
- In the new window, select your assigned group as follows:
- Faculty and staff select SOD.
- Students and residents select SOD-Student.
- Enter your UMID credentials and click OK.
- When you are successfully connected to the VPN, a lock will appear on the VPN icon on the app and in the notification area in the top right.
Remote Desktop Configuration and Connection
NOTE: The Mac OS does not include a Remote Desktop program by default. One must be installed to allow remote connections from the Macintosh to SOD resources.
- Search the App Store for Microsoft Remote Desktop.
- The icon looks like an outline of a computer monitor on an orange background with two arrows.
- Launch the Remote Desktop app. It will appear on your Home screen as RD Client.
- On the Connection Center screen, tap Remote Resources.
- Enter information for the Remote Resource:
- In URL field enter https://dentalapps.dental.umaryland.edu/RDWeb/Feed/webfeed.aspx.
- In User Name field enter your Network username in the format displayed: Dental\jsmith
- This is the same username used to logon to the clinical PCs (also called your Active Directory or AD username)
- In Password field enter your Network Password
- This is the same password used to logon to the clinical PCs
- Tap Refresh
- A list of available remote resources will appear.
- Tap a resource you would like to access.
- The VPN connection will remain active until you disconnect. Remember to disconnect VPN!
- To disconnect from the VPN, click on the icon in the notification area and select Disconnect.
Remote Desktop Configuration and Connection
Disconnecting
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