The following must be met:
- The computer must have access to Internet.
- You must have administrator access on your computer.
VPN for Windows
Setup of VPN client Viscosity for Windows.
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The VPN client Viscosity is pre-installed on all Windows computers hosted by OsloMet
1. Install the VPN client Viscosity for Windows 10
1.1 Download and open the VPN client Viscosity
1.1.1 Download the .exe-file
- Download the setup file from URL: https://hioa.app.box.com/viscosityvpnclient
- Click: Run (Kjør)
If problems running the file, select "More info" and "Run the install".
1.1.2 Install Viscosity
- Click: Next
1.1.3 Cont. Install Viscosity
- Click: Install
1.1.4 Completing the setup
When installation is complete:
- Click: Finish
1.1.5 Viscosity is now installed
You can close the window shown below.
1.2 Start Viscosity
1.2.1 Search for Viscosity
- Search for Viscosity - and when the search result is visible:
- Click on: Viscosity - from the Windows menu (the Start menu)
1.2.2 Start Viscosity from the task bar
- Click on the icon for Viscosity (a circle with a key lock) in the taskbar.
If the icon is not visible, you need to start Viscosity from the Start menu as shown above.
1.3 Connect to HiOA-VPN
- Click on the icon for Viscosity (circle with a key lock).
- Select: Connect HiOA-VPN.
1.3.1 Username and password
Enter:
- Username: OsloMet username
- Password: OsloMet password
- Tick: Remember my credentials - if you want the computer to remember your password at login.
1.3.2 Connected to HiOA-VPN
The computer is now connected to HiOA VPN. A message "HiOA-VPN is connected" is visible above the taskbar.
1.4 Connect to file server
NOTE: Only for employees.
To access your files, connect to your home and public directory (only for employees).
1.5 Disconnect HiOA-VPN
- Click on the arrow in the taskbar to show the menu.
- Click: Disconnect HiOA-VPN (the Viscosity icon / the key lock) to disconnect.
