Issue

                Need to connect to LONG network resources from a location outside a LONG office.

 

Description

Various events bring up the need to work outside of a LONG office.  Examples may include Traveling for work, working from home, visiting a customer.  

 

This document will explain how to connect your LONG computer (not phone, tablet or personal computer) to the LONG Network and allow you access to everything you have available when you are in the office.

 

Solution

To connect your LONG computer to the LONG network you will need to install and run a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

  1. Click the Start Button or Search for "Azure VPN Client". Then click on the application to open.    
  2. Connect to LONG
    1. In the Azure VPN Client look for "LONG VPN" and click Connect.
    2. Select your user account and click Continue
    3. You can verify connection as the LONG VPN icon will turn green and show connected. At this point you are connected to the VPN and can connect to resources within LONG’s network.
    4. Once you are connected you can use your computer just like you are in the office.
    5. When finished using the VPN simply click the disconnect button and close the application.

 

Other Notes

  • Phones
    1. If you have a Microsoft TEAMS phone you will use your computer as your phone just like you do in the office.

  • Applications that will work without begin on the VPN (but you still need internet access)
    1. Email
    2. Teams
    3. One-Drive
    4. All other applications you should plan on using the VPN