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VPN - Remote Access to W: Drive

VPN - Remote Access to W: Drive

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Last updated: Aug 15, 2024 by Kyle Gamblin

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VPN is used by Selkirk staff to access network resources remotely from an IT provisioned laptop.

VPN access needs to be requested through the IT Service Desk. Once requested, IT will install the software on your laptop and you will be added to a group that allows access to specific resources on the network.

 Who can connect?

Any Selkirk College Staff and Faculty can utilize the VPN connection. Company Portal is available on all Selkirk managed staff devices.

 Can I use my personal computer to connect to VPN. as well as Company Portal?

No, the VPN is restricted to Selkirk College owned laptops.

 When should I connect to VPN?
  • Anytime you are using unsecured (public) Wi-Fi and want to access college services.
  • Anytime you need to access protected College services like a shared network drive.
 What is my VPN address?

VPN profile address: access.selkirk.ca

 What happens if the VPN won't connect?

Do a full shut down of your computer and try again. If still unsuccessful, submit and IT ticket for further assistance.

 What happens if your password doesn't work?

Join a Virtual Zoom session, call or submit and IT ticket for assistance.


All VPN connections will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.


NOTE:  Internet connectivity is required to launch VPN.

  • Launch VPN on your laptop.  There are two ways to launch VPN:
     
    1. Via the VPN icon in your taskbar:
      • select the caret (^), and then the VPN globe as shown below.
         

    2. Select from the program list via the start menu in the lower left of your screen
      • →  

  • Click "connect"  Make sure that access.selkirk.ca is entered

     

  • Enter your Selkirk College email address and password in the applicable fields and click "OK".

     

    It will display as "connected" when successful.



    Now you should be successfully connected and your W drive mapped.



    4. If you do not see the W: drive, you will need to run a sync with the app "Company Portal". 
    • Search for "company portal", and click the "sync this device" option.

    • The w: drive should be synced. If it is still not visible, restart your device. 


If W: is still not available after these steps, submit a ticket for IT support. 


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