Download F5 Vpn Client For Mac

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UEA VPN User Guide #

Installing the VPN Software (Big-IP Edge ClientTM) on your Mac Computer. After the download is complete, open the installation package from the browser, as shown below. After the BIG-IP Edge Client successfully connects, the f5.

Mac BIG IP Edge Client Connection #

Many of today’s most popular Internet browsers now block the technology that clientless SSL VPN's used to provide a network connection onto the corporate network. For this reason IT Services recommend installing and using the BIG-IP Edge Client to gain access to the UEA VPN. The process is quick and simple and provides a greater user experience once setup.

First time use #

To download and install the BIG-IP Edge Client you’ll need to connect to the VPN homepage, where the install files are available for you to download.

  1. Open your favourite Internet browser and browse to https://vpn.uea.ac.uk
  2. You’ll now be redirected to a standard UEA Authentication screen – if you’ve logged onto Office 365 then this may look familiar to you.
  3. Enter your UEA credentials in the format username@uea.ac.uk and click ‘Sign in’ to continue.
  4. You’ll now be logged into the VPN homepage where you can download the Edge Client. Select the 'F5 Edge (Mac)' option.
  5. Install the 'mac_edgesvpn.pkg' found in the 'BIGIPMacEdgeClient' folder in your downloads folder.
  6. Once installed the Edge Client can be found under the Applications list.

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Connecting via the Edge Client #

With the client installed you can now connect to the VPN.

  1. Launch the Edge Client.
  2. Click ‘Add New Server’ and enter https://vpn.uea.ac.uk
  3. Verify the server and Add it to your server list.
  4. Click 'Connect' and the Edge Client will connect to the VPN where you’ll be prompted for your username and password. Enter your username in the format username@uea.ac.uk
  5. Scroll down the window and click ‘Sign in’
  6. The client minimises to the menu bar and you should now be connected to the VPN.

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Disconnecting #

When you’re finished using the VPN it’s important to remember to disconnect.

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  1. Open the client – using the status menu in the menu bar.
  2. Click Disconnect.

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Appendix #

Anti-Virus #

In some cases it has been seen that an exception for https://vpn.uea.ac.uk needs to be added into Anti-Virus software in order for the client to connect. Symptoms of needing this are constant client reconnections. Please check with you Anti-Virus vendor on how to achieve this.

The directions below apply to Brown faculty, staff, and students who are eligible to download Brown's VPN software. If you are an affiliate, or do not have access to download software, use the browser-plugin method by going to vpn.brown.edu on either Safari or Internet Explorer. For Linux users, please see this KB article.

Download VPN F5 Desktop Client

Download the VPN software using the links below for your operating system:

macOS 10.7+
Windows 7+


Install the Software

Windows

  1. Download the software.
  2. 'Next' through it all to install it.
  3. You may be prompted to restart your computer; please do so.

OSX

  1. Download the Zip file.
  2. Extract the contents of the file by double-clicking it.
    1. A folder should appear by the same name.
  3. Open the folder then double-click on the mac_edgesvpn.pkg file to start the installation.
  4. Click through to finish the installation.
  5. The software will be installed in your Applications folder as Brown VPN


Run the Software

Windows

  1. The software will be listed in your Start Menu as BIG-IP Edge Client
  2. Click to start it.
  3. An initial setup/update process may occur.
  4. Once completed, a prompt will appear for login/Or you may have to hit Connect first.
    1. This will be your Brown username and password.
    2. Two-Step will be prompted if you're required to use it.
    3. 'Remember me for 30 days' should work here.
  5. Once connected, the main window will disappear, but you can right-click on the F5 icon in the status bar to disconnect or quit the program.

OSX

  1. The software will be listed in your Applications folder.
  2. Double-click to start it.
  3. The software will launch and you will have to click on Connect.
  4. You will be asked to sign in with your Brown username and password.
    1. Two-Step will be prompted if you're required to use it.
    2. 'Remember me for 30 days' WILL NOT work here.
  5. Once connected, the main window will disappear, but you can click the F5 icon at the top status bar.