Virtual Private Network (VPN) - How to Download the Optional Windows Thick Client for VPN at MSU

Following these steps will download and install the Windows BIG-IP Edge client used to connect to the virtual private network (VPN) at MSU.

Objective

Following these steps will download and install the Windows BIG-IP Edge client used to connect to the virtual private network (VPN) at MSU.

Environment

Windows

Before You Begin

If you have not logged in to the VPN before, you will need to. See LINK NEEDED for instructions.

The thick client is not required to access the VPN. You can use a browser and log in to vpn.msu.edu without it.

Steps

1. Log in to vpn.msu.edu and confirm your identiy using your multi-factor authentication (MFA) credential.
2. Under "Download Thick Client", select Windows Client. The file should automatically download.
3. Open the downloaded file (BIGEdgeClient.exe)
4. Select Next
5. Select Install
6. When prompted to allow the app to make changes to your device, select Yes
7. Select Finish
8. You're done! The BIG-IP Edge Client is now downloaded and installed on your device. It will appear in your list of applications.
    
   The first time you launch the newly installed client it will install some additional components automatically.

Additional Info

When using the BIG-IP Edge Client to connect, you do not need to navigate to vpn.msu.edu. Launch the app and log in to connect to the VPN.

When running, there will be an F5 icon in the systray. You can use that icon to connect, disconnect, and monitor your VPN sessions.

Optional Software Center (SCCM) Thick Client installation

Windows computers part of MSU IT's SCCM can download the application directly from it. Click on the Windows/Start button and search for the Software Center application. Click on Applications and the Campus VPN Client icon to Install the application.

After the installation completes Restart your computer, and the BIG-IP Edge Client application is then installed.