Get Connected

This guide will walk you through the steps to install and launch the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on your Chromebook computer so that you can connect remotely to the West Point WREN network.

Installing the VPN Client (Only do once)
Step 1) Click the “Launcher” icon on the Google Chromebook desktop.
Step 2) Locate, then open the “Web Store.”
Step 3) Using the search bar, search for Cisco AnyConnect.

Step 4) Click the Add to Chrome button to install the Cisco AnyConnect client on your Chromebook.
If prompted to confirm the new app, click Add.Step 5) Once the Cisco AnyConnect app is installed, an AnyConnect icon will appear on your application screen. Double-click the AnyConnect icon to configure the VPN client.
Step 6) The VPN client will go through an initializing stage. Please wait while the client is initializing.
This may take 2-3 minutes to complete.
Step 7) Once available, click the Add New Connection button to configure the VPN client.
Step 8) In the “Name” box, enter: West Point VPN

Step 9) In the “Server Address” box, enter: vpn.westpoint.edu

Step 10) Click the Save Changes button to continue

Connecting to the West Point WREN Network Using the VPN Client
Step 1) Right-click the “WiFi” icon located in the bottom right task bar.

Step 2) Select “VPN Disconnected” from the menu.

Step 3) Select “West Point VPN.”

Step 4) When prompted for User Name and Password, use your O365 Credentials.
You should now be connected to the West Point WREN network. To verify, right-click the“WiFi” icon in the bottom right corner of the task bar to see your connection status.

NOTE: Please remember to always disconnect from the WREN network once you are done.