OpenVPN client setup on Windows

1. Download the OpenVPN client installer:
   • OpenVPN GUI for Windows 10
   • OpenVPN GUI for Windows 7

2. Launch the installer and follow the prompts as directed.

   

3. Click “I Agree” to continue.

   

4. Leave the default selection of components and click “Next”.

   

5. Accept the default installation path and click “Install”.

   

6. When prompted, click “Install” to allow the virtual network adapter to be setup.

   

7. Wait for the installation to complete and click “Next”.

   

8. Click “Finish” to complete the wizard.

   

9. Before you can connect to the VPN, you must first download a client profile. Go to http://csconnect.hofstra.edu/ and enter your network credentials to download your profile. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the “.zip” file.

10. Move the “.ovpn” file into the directory C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config

    

11. To connect connect, start OpenVPN GUI and right click the icon in the taskbar notification area. Click “Connect” from the menu.

    

12. When prompted for credentials, provide your portal username and pasword.

13. A balloon will pop-up to notify you once the connection has been established.

    

See also

• How to access virtual machines in the Big Data Lab
• How to remote into Mac Minis in the Big Data Lab
• OpenVPN GUI troubleshooting