AOS provides two remote methods of connecting to the AOS network: a Virtual Private Network (VPN) + MFA (DUO) and an SSH Gateway.
You can use the UCLA Proxy Server. If you only need to connect to the UCLA network to access library resources (academic journal subscriptions).
UCLA Virtual Private Network (VPN)
AOS Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Download the Cisco Secure Client for your operating system.
- Contact AOS IT and follow our guide to enroll into our AOS DUO instance
- Connect to sol.atmos.ucla.edu with your AOS ID and password
- Enter “1” in the textbox so a Push notification is sent to your phone
- Approve the Duo push notification on your phone
- Click “Accept” to establish the VPN connection on your computer
- Done!
SSH Gateway
You may connect to our SSH gateway to access the AOS network if all you need to use can be run from a terminal. SSH to mercury.atmos.ucla.edu with your AOS ID, then connect to a subsequent server(s) as needed. SSH Gateway connections will also require Duo Authentication.
