Installing the My Expat Network VPN client on Mac OS X

Ok lets get you up and running. Before you know it you'll be watching your favourite UK TV shows, unblocking Facebook to catchup with friends and family, safe in the knowledge that you have secure internet access to our British servers.
Mac OS X installer icon image
If you're downloading the Mac OS X VPN client with Safari it will normally automatically unzip itself so that it is ready to be used.
Mac OS X zip file image
If you're using Firefox then you'll have to double click on the MyExpatNet.zip file to unzip it

Step One

Drag the MyExpatNet application (which will probably be in your Downloads folder into the Applications folder.

Step Two

Double click on the MyExpatNet application to run it for the first time.
Mac install window image
Because you downloaded this application from the internet you will be asked if you are sure you want to open it.

Click on the Open button.
Mac installer password image
When prompted for your admin password enter it.

Step Three

You may have noticed a new icon appear in the top right hand corner of your screen in the Menu Bar.
Mac System tray icon for My Expat VPN client
When you are not connected to the My Expat Network VPN service the little arrow on the icon will be Red. When it is connecting it will turn Orange and when it has successfully connected it will turn Green. Simple really!

Step Four

mac connection pop down window image for My Expat VPN client
Click on the icon in the Menu Bar to reveal the drop down menu.

Select the Connect 'MyExpatNetwork' option from the drop down menu.

You'll be asked one last time to enter your admin password.
Mac icon showing good connection to My Expat Network VPN service
The icon will animate to show that it is connecting.

Once the arrow turns green you're good to go!

Step Five

Mac drop down menu showing option to disconnect from My Expat Network VPN service
Disconnecting is just as simple. Just repeat the last steps and choose Disconnect 'MyExpatNetwork'

Done.
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