Bates College uses the Palo Alto Global Protect VPN to create a secure and private connection between your device (like your computer or phone) and the Internet. When you use a VPN, your data travels through an encrypted tunnel, keeping it safe from anyone who might want to snoop on it, like hackers or your Internet service provider. So, in short, a VPN protects your privacy and security while you're browsing the Internet.
Note: When installing the Palo Alto Global Protect VPN, you must do so on campus so your computer can connect to the Bates Network.
Note: These instructions are for computers using the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
Step 1: Locate Software Center
- Click on the Microsoft Windows Start button.
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- Option 1:
- Either type Software Center in the "Type here to search box" (see above).
- Option 2:
- Locate the Microsoft Configuration Manager Folder from the Start menu (see below).
- Click on the drop-down arrow to expand the contents of the folder.
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- Click on the Software Center application to launch it.
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Step 2: Software Center
- Locate and click on the Palo Alto Global Protect icon.
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Step 3: Install Palo Alto Global Protect
- Click on the Install button to install Palo Alto Global Protect.
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Step 4: Automatic Installation of Palo Alto Global Protect
- The Palo Alto Global Protect will begin a silent installation, and you will see no prompts.
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Step 5: Completed Installation
- Once the Install button changes to Uninstall, Palo Alto Global Protect is installed.
- You may now close the Software Center window/application.
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Step 6: Launch and Test Palo Alto Global Protect
- While you are on campus, take the opportunity to test the Palo Alto Global Protect.
- You will find the Palo Alto Global Protect application in the Start menu and/or in the System Tray
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Note: If the installation of the Palo Alto Global Protect fails or your test is unsuccessful, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.