To use the HWS network from off-campus, you will need to connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), using either web access or downloading the VPN client. Before connecting, you need to install the VPN software on your computer.
Note: You will not be able to use your knowledge-based questions to access this system, you will need to use one of the delivery methods available to receive your 6-digit passcode
To configure a PC for VPN:
1. Visit https://access.hws.edu/ to download and install the VPN client.
2. Enter your HWS username and password
3. Click Log In.
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4. Select a method for receiving your passcode
5. Click OK
6. Enter the passcode you receive in the field
7. Click OK
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8. When prompted to install the Secure Endpoint Manager, click Install
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9. Save the file to your computer
10. Go to the file, double click to open
11. Once installed, click Continue
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12. When prompted to open Secure Endpoint Manager, click Open
13. Go back to the browser you were using for access.hws.edu, click Install VPN Client
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14. Click Install.
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15. When the message Connect Tunnel Successfully Installed appears on the screen restart your computer to complete the installation.
Need additional help? Contact the HWS IT Services Help Desk.