Open System Preferences > Network from the Mac applications menu.
The instructions below are tested on Mac OS 10.7.3 (Lion). When using Meraki-hosted authentication, the VPN account/username setting on client devices (e.g. PC or Mac) is the user email address entered in the dashboard. Machine authentication: Preshared keys (e.g. shared secret).User authentication: Active Directory (AD), RADIUS, or Meraki-hosted authentication.Password: Credentials for connecting to VPN.įor more information regarding the configuration of VPN connections in Chrome OS, visit the Google Support page.Ĭurrently, only the following authentication mechanisms are supported:.
If using Meraki authentication, this will be an e-mail address.
For more information on how to set up the client VPN feature of the MX, or how to connect from other operating systems, please visit the Client VPN Overview documentation. This article will cover how to configure the VPN connection on a Chrome OS device. This allows remote users to securely connect to the LAN. Check out my how-to on ways to keep your Mac’s data secure for more information on VPN, along with some tips on protecting your data.Chrome OS-based devices can be configured to connect to the client VPN feature on MX security appliances. A VPN, or virtual private network, is a great way to keep anyone from eavesdropping on data that passes into and out of your Mac on public networks. You should leave Block all incoming connections unchecked, too, unless all you’re doing is surfing the Web.Įnabling your Mac’s firewall and Stealth Mode are only part of the bigger picture in protecting your computer and data, especially on public networks.
Leave those checked unless you know what you’re doing and plan to manage app network access manually.
Those settings let the apps you already have communicate through the firewall without you having to take any extra steps.
It’s below the button for turning the firewall on and off.Ĭlick the Firewall Options button to find the Stealth Mode settingĪutomatically allow built-in software to receive incoming connections and Automatically allow downloaded signed software to receive incoming connections should already be checked. Go to Security & Privacy to enable your Mac’s built-in firewall You may have to click the padlock icon and authenticate with your Mac’s password to change the setting.