CCAD VPN - Windows (old method)
Follow these instructions to get to network resources while off campus, such as files stored on the “H Drive”, “Department Drive”, “ClassFiles”, or “Project Management”. While connected to VPN you can also connect to Solstice wireless projection systems on campus to present from your laptop remotely. Please note:
Your laptop must be off campus and connected to WiFi before you begin these instructions.
These instructions are only for CCAD-issued laptops. If you are using a personal laptop, you will not be able to connect to the CCAD VPN or network drives while off campus.
You do not have to be connected to the CCAD VPN to access your employee email, Self Service, Moodle, Digication, or the Faculty/Staff Portal or SSO apps from office.com.
You do not need to connect to the CCAD VPN while on campus. Connect your laptop to ARTNET/ARTNET1 WiFi, or if you have a CCAD-issued laptop connect to your laptop dock, and skip to Step 2 to connect to the network drives.
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User or G drive - This drive is named with your username (e.g., “egalvin”). Only you have access to it and you can store work files here. There’s no strict limit on storage but please bear in mind this space is shared by everyone.
Department$ - This drive contains departmental storage that has not yet been moved to Department.
Department or H drive - Contains files accessible by anyone within a particular administrative area or academic program.
ClassFiles - This drive contains a folder for each faculty member to share files with students in the classroom. Click here for detailed instructions to connect to ClassFiles on campus and personal computers.
Project Management or P drive - Used to share files between administrative areas for specific campus projects and initiatives.
Open the Off Campus folder on your Desktop and double-click Step 1.) Connect VPN.
a. The Cisco VPN client will open. Click the Connect button.
b. Log in with your CCAD username and password and click OK.
c. The padlock icon in the System Tray next to the System Clock in the lower right-hand corner of your screen should change from an open padlock to a closed padlock.
2. From the Off Campus folder on your Desktop, double-click Step 2.) Map Network Drive(s).
a. Once the script finishes, you will see the network drives mapped in the Navigation Pane on the left of your File Explorer window.
You’re connected!
If you encounter any issues while following these steps please contact the IT Help Desk by calling 614.222.6174 or emailing helpdesk@ccad.edu
You can also stop by Kinney Hall, room 220 on the first floor down the hall from the Supply Store.