Set up the SLU VPN on your computer

What is SLU VPN?

If you will be taking classes off-campus, you will need the SLU VPN to access all of St. Lawrence's resources. SLU VPN is a service that connects your computer to SLU's domain, giving you access to any resources you could use on campus. The VPN can be configured on your personal computer.

Windows 10 Instructions

How to set up the SLU VPN:

1. Using the Start search bar on the bottom left, type Control Panel and open the Control Panel
2. Click Network and Internet
3. Click Network and Sharing Center
4. Click Set up a new connection or network
5. Click Connect to a workplace
6. Click Use my Internet connection (VPN)
   1. For Internet Address, type: vpn.stlawu.edu
   2. For Destination Name, type: SLU VPN
7. Click Create

* If VPN configuration is unsuccessful, please make sure to change VPN Type to SSTP *

How to connect to the SLU VPN after setup:

1. Click on the Wireless icon on the bottom right of the screen
2. Above the available connections the VPN should appear
3. If it is not located there, select Network Settings. Once in Network Settings select the VPN tab on the left to view your VPNs.

Windows 11 Instructions

How to set up the SLU VPN:

1. Click the Start button. 
2. Click Settings. 
3. In the left sidebar, click Network & internet. 
4. Click VPN. 
5. Click Add VPN. 
6. For VPN Provider, click "Windows (built-in)".
7. For Connection name, enter "SLU VPN".
8. For Server name or address, enter "vpn.stlawu.edu".
9. VPN type can be left as Automatic, Type of sign-in info can be left as User name and password. 
10. For User name, enter your SLU username.
11. For Password, enter your SLU password.
12. Click Save.

How to connect to the SLU VPN after setup:

1. Click the Internet button on the bottom right corner of the screen. 
2. Click the shield icon above SLU VPN. 
3. Click SLU VPN. 
4. Click Connect.
5. If a message about trusting a certificate pops up, click Connect.

Mac Instructions

How to set up the SLU VPN:

1. Open the Apple menu
2. Click System Preferences
3. Click Network
4. * If you have the old VPN server configured, select it on the left and delete it with the -  (minus) button *
5. Click + to add a new network connection
6. In the drop down menu, select VPN
   1. For VPN Type, select L2TP over IPSec
   2. For Service Name, type SLU VPN
   3. Click Create
   4. Server address: vpn.stlawu.edu
   5. Account name: your SLU network ID
7. Click Authentication Settings
8. For User Authentication, select Password and enter your network password
9. For Shared Secret, enter stlawu
10. Click OK
11. Select Show VPN status in menu bar
12. Click Apply
13. Click Advanced
14. Under the Options tab, select Send all traffic over VPN connection
15. Click Ok
16. Click Apply

How to connect to the SLU VPN after setup:

Click the new icon in your menu bar and choose Connect SLU VPN. Once connected, you will be able to connect to your network drives, the faculty/staff portal and all library resources as if you were on campus.

Chromebook Instructions

1. Click on the Time/Wireless icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen
2. Click Settings
3. Under Internet Connection click the + symbol to add a new connection
4. Select OpenVPN/L2TP
5. Enter these settings:
   • Server-host name: vpn.stlawu.edu
   • Service name: SLU VPN
   • Provider type: L2TP/IPsec + pre-shared key
   • Pre-shared key: stlawu
   • Server CA certificate: Default
   • User certificate: None installed
   • User name: YOUR St. Lawrence User name
   • Password: YOUR St. Lawrence Password
   • OTP: leave blank
   • Group name: leave blank
   • Check the check box for Save identity and password
6. Click Connect