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Closes #122.

Additionally, adds option for graphical interface in Linux.
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To connect to the VPN, you need to have an account with École Polytechnique, specifically with [CAS](https://cas5.polymtl.ca/cas/login). Students should already have this. Consultants and Research Associates will need to have an account created for them. This should have happened during your onboarding.

You can change your password at [Gestion des Codes](https://codes.si.polymtl.ca/gestion/). Also, you can double-check you have VPN access by looking for `VPN_* = Actif` here.
You can change your password at [Gestion des Codes](https://codes.si.polymtl.ca/gestion/). Consultants and Research Associates can double-check that they have VPN access by looking for `VPN_EMPLOYEE = Actif` here. Students should have this access by default, although it will not be displayed on the Gestion des Codes page.

_NB: The VPN will not work if you are already accessing wifi on campus via Eduroam, it is typically intended for off-campus use only._

The VPN is a Cisco AnyConnect server. For Linux and macOS you can reach it by first installing a VPN client such as `openconnect` (recommended) or `Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client` (if `openconnect` is not available for your OS/distro):

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```
./vpn.sh
```
Depending on your Linux set up, you may also be able to create a graphical interface for your VPN. The following instructions were tested on a system using `NetworkManager` and the GNOME desktop environment:
1. Install the [NetworkManager openconnect plugin](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/NetworkManager-openvpn/). For example, with:
```
sudo apt install network-manager-openconnect-gnome
```
2. Under `Settings` go to `Network`.
3. Under `VPN` select `+` to `Add VPN`.
4. Select `Multi-protocol VPN client (openconnect)`.
5. Under `Gateway` put `ssl.vpn.polymtl.ca`.
6. Click `Apply`.
7. Activate the VPN.
8. Under `GROUP:` select `PolySSL`.
9. Under `Username:` put your CAS username.
10. Under `Password:` put your CAS password.
11. Click `Connect`.

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