iOS/macOS Networking
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Connect to VPN (iOS/iPadOS)
Setup and connect to Swinerton VPN in iOS/iPadOS __________ Introduction This solution provides installation and setup instructions for Cisco AnyConnect to connect to Swinerton's VPN on a device running iOS of iPadOS. __________ Steps 1. Open the App Store and search for Cisco AnyConnect, then purchase/install the app 2. Open the Cisco AnyConnect app 3. Tap Allow on the notification prompt 4. Tap Connections > Add VPN Connection 5. Enter Swinerton as Description and webvpn.swinerton.com as the Server Address, tap Save 6. Tap Allow to add the VPN Configuration 7. Tap AnyConnect VPN in the top, left-hand corner to turn on the VPN connection 8. Choose Public Devices for Group, then enter your Swinerton username and password, tap Connect You are now connected to the Swinerton VPN. When done working you can open the AnyConnect app once more and tap the AnyConnect VPN switch to disconnect.
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MacOS - Connecting to the VPN
Setup and connect to Swinerton VPN in macOS __________ Introduction This solution provides installation and setup instructions for Cisco AnyConnect to connect to Swinerton's VPN on a device running macOS. __________ Steps 1. Open your browser and navigate to: https://vpn.swinerton.com/ (if prompted with a security warning about the site, trust it and continue on) 2. Choose Public Devices from the Group drop-down menu, then enter your Swinerton User ID and Password , click Login 3. Click Download for macOS to download the Cisco AnyConnect disk image 4. Extract the downloaded image and double-click the .dmg file to access the installer package 5. Double-click the AnyConnect.pkg file to open the client installer 6. Click Continue on the welcome screen 7. Click Continue and Agree on the SLA screen/prompt 8. Uncheck all Install Options except for VPN and Diagnostics and Reporting Tool, click Continue 9. Click Install 10. Click Close once the installation is complete 11. Go to your Applications > Cisco folder and open the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 12. When the app launches input the VPN server address: webvpn.swinerton.com , click Connect 13. The authentication prompt will appear, choose Public Devices from the Group drop-down menu, then enter your Swinerton User ID and Password , click OK You are now connected to the Swinerton VPN. When done working you can click the AnyConnect icon on the menu bar and choose Disconnect to end your session.
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MacOS - Missing Network Drives (Z Drive, W Drive, etc.)
BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Connect to the VPN (MacOS): MacOS - Connecting to the VPN : BTech Support Connect to the Z-Drive (Windows OS): Windows OS - Missing Network Drives (Z Drive, W Drive, etc.) : BTech Support Introduction Employee access to company network drives is handled at the account level; as long as you are on a Swinerton network, your computer should attach your network drives to your account via Finder when you sign in at a division office/ jobsite or connect to the VPN client if you are remote. If you are not on a Swinerton network, you may encounter an error stating the location you are trying to access is missing/ unavailable. Steps If you are missing your network drives, please make sure you have an active Swinerton internet connection. If working on an outside network, please connect to the VPN and make sure it shows "Connected". Then follow these steps to reconnect your network drives: 1. At the top of your screen click on Go > Connect to Server... 2. Enter the following path smb://si.ads/z/ and press the '+' to add it to your favorites list then click Connect 3. Click Connect on the prompt (this will only come up the first time you connect to this server) 4. Make sure that Registered User is selected then enter your Swinerton user ID and Swinerton password and check the box to Remember this password in my keychain then click Connect 5. A Finder window will now open with access to the Z: drive folders If the steps above fail to resolve your issue, or if this is a frequently occurring issue, please submit a ticket or call BTech Support for emergencies at (866) 647-5200.
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Connect iPad / iPhone to the Swinerton wireless network
1) Click Settings. 2) Click on the Wi-Fi section. 3) Select SI_Users (Division Offices) or SI_Jobsites (Jobsites) from the list of wireless networks. 4) Once a network is selected, it will try to connect. Enter your Swinerton username and password then click Join. This is the same username and password you use to log into your Swinerton computer. 5) Click Accept on the Radius security prompt. 6) You should now be connected to the network. You should see a blue checkmark next to the wireless network.
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iOS Devices - Managing WiFi Connections
Forget Wireless Networks Description Quick instructions on how to forget a connected, wireless network on your iOS device. Steps (iOS - iPhone/iPad) 1. Open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi 2. Tap on the blue 'i' button next to the connected wireless network 3. Tap Forget This Network 4. Tap Forget once more
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iOS Devices - Turn Off Private Address
Turn off WiFi Private Addressing Description Quick instructions on how to turn off Private Addressing for your iPhone/iPad WiFi connection. Steps (iOS - iPhone/iPad) 1. Open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi 2. Tap on the blue 'i' button next to the connected wireless network 3. Find Private Address and tap to turn the switch OFF 4. On the pop-up prompt tap Rejoin 5. Private Addressing is now turned off for this connection