Overview: Cisco Secure Client is the Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution used at the University at Buffalo (UB) to create a secure connection to the university's network when working off-campus. It is required for accessing UB shared network drives (such as the H: drive) and library resources.
Cisco Secure Client at the School of Nursing: Cisco Secure Client is part of the standard installation for School of Nursing devices. If you need Cisco Secure Client for a personal device, please refer to the UB VPN documentation for installation and basic usage instructions.
Installation Instructions for Personal Devices:
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Visit the UB VPN page for installation and basic usage guidelines.
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Follow the step-by-step installation instructions for your operating system (Windows, Mac, etc.).
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Once the installation is complete, open Cisco Secure Client.
Connecting to School of Nursing Resources:
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Open Cisco Secure Client.
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Type in vpn.buffalo.edu this will be remembered at next log in, then select Connect.
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From the drop-down, select "Nursing" as your VPN group.
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Enter your UB credentials, and click OK.
- In the Answer field or Passcode field enter one of the following for Duo:
- Enter the device number (e.g., 1 through 4) or device alias* (e.g., push1, etc.) that corresponds to the verification method you wish to use or A passcode
Important Notes:
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Ensure that you have a stable internet connection before attempting to connect.
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If you encounter any issues during installation or connection, please contact Nursing IT Support or consult the UB VPN page.