The Missing NJIT Linux VPN Guide

Ubuntu 18.04+ / Fedora / Gnome

In order to connect to the vpn you will need to install some packages.

# apt install network-manager-openconnect-gnome network-manager-openconnect

# dnf install NetworkManager-openconnect-gnome

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Begin by opening settings. Browse to the Network Section and select the + icon.

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You should see an option for 'Cisco AnyConnect Compatible VPN' in your list of available options.

Note: If you do not, make sure you installed the required packages under 'Dependencies'

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Now that you have selected the Cisco AnyConnect VPN type, Network Manager will open up a configuration page for Cisco AnyConnect.

The only required field is:

Gateway: vpn.njit.edu

You can name the VPN anything you like. Once finished click Add in the top right corner.

You will be returned to the main VPN menu where you can now select the NJIT VPN. When you click on the vpn, you will be prompted to sign in.

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It is important you select the Full Tunnel(Library Journals) group. Then you can sign in with your UCID and password.

You can run curl -4 icanhazip.com to check you IP Address. Check before and after you connect to ensure you are on the NJIT vpn.