The VPN gives employees access to on-premise drives and applications while off-campus. Examples of this would be a network drive (H:, I:, etc) or the Mitel phone system.

Most applications used at the University are cloud-based meaning they do not require VPN access.

Setup Guide

Download

1. In a web browser, go to https://gp.olivet.edu.

• This link will only work from off-campus
• If you are already connected to ONU using a VPN, you will need to disconnect from that VPN first.

2. The website will attempt to detect active authentication, but it may redirect you to the portal sign in page:

• Enter your Olivet credentials (including the @olivet.edu after the username) and click the “Next” or “Enter” button.

• If prompted with "Would like to stay signed in," either option will allow you to continue.

3. After signing in, you will be redirected to the GlobalProtect download page.

• For Windows 11 or Windows 10 64-bit , choose “Download Windows 64 bit GlobalProtect agent.”
• For Mac OS, select “Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent.”

Windows Install

1. Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to open the setup Wizard.

2. Click “Next” on the welcome screen.

3. Click “Next” on the installation folder screen.

4. Click “Next” on the confirm installation screen.

5. Once the installation is complete, click “Close.”

There should be a box that pops up at the bottom screen:

6. Put in the portal address of “gp.olivet.edu” and click “connect.”

MacOS Install

1. Once the download is complete, double-click on the downloaded file to begin the install.

2. On the welcome screen, click “Continue.”

3. Ensure the “GlobalProtect” Install checkbox is checked, then Click “Continue.”

4. Ensure the installer is installing on your hard drive and that you have enough space, then click “Continue.”

• There may be a "System Extension Blocked" window that pops up. If so, click "Open Security Preferences" to allow the program to connect to a VPN.

  • In the “Privacy & Security” window, click the “Allow” button.

  • Enter your MacBook's login password.

  • Once allowed, the download window will show “Installation Successful.” Click “Close.”

  • If it prompts to “Move to trash,” you may do so.

5. Once installed, click on globe icon in the upper right task bar. The GlobalProtect window will open.

6. Type in “gp.olivet.edu” for the portal address. and click “Connect.”

7. Once you click “Connect,” a browser window will appear prompting you for your ONU login. Use your full email address and ONUNet password.

Once signed in, the GlobalProtect window will show “Connected.”

Disconnecting

1. Open the GlobalProtect window and click the menu button.
2. Select “Disable” from the menu options.

It will remain disabled until you re-enable it.