The instructions formerly located here went defunct. For up to date instructions, go to https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/connect-airpennnet-and-joinnow and select “configure profile only” method for mobile profile configuration.
mac
Configure Pulse for VPN Access to SAS Resources
Pulse is no longer supported by SAS Computing. Click here for information about Forticlient.
The following services require a Pulse connection as a prerequisite for remote access (including off-campus and any laptop access):
- Shared drives
- Filemaker Pro
- Drupal Test Servers
Steps to configure Pulse for Mac
1.) Download the Pulse installer from here: https://upenn.app.box.com/folder/41746179256
2.) Install Pulse.
3.) If you do not see Pulse on your screen, go to your Applications folder and open “Pulse Secure”. Otherwise, skip to Step 4.
4.) Click the + sign in the bottom left corner.
5.) Enter the following into the fields and click “Add”:
6.) Click “Connect”
7.) You will be prompted for your Windows AD user name and password (this is the same account used to access the shared drive and Filemaker Pro). Enter them here and click “Connect”.
8.) You will see a green check mark once connected.
9.) Your connection will disconnect each night. In the future, you will be able to “Connect” by clicking the Pulse Secure logo in the top menu bar:
10.) You will now be able to access shared drives, Filemaker Pro and Drupal test servers.