Obtain & Set up Cisco Systems AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a straightforward procedure if you follow the directions below.
Requirements
Before the user commence, check the below items:
- platform compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Administrator privileges on the machine.
- Internet connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Chromium, FF, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the official webpage or your enterprise intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN package for your platform.
4. Click the download link and save the installer.
Verify the download
Once the download process, confirm the installer:
- File size should agree with the published size.
- When available, verify the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the visual steps:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Finish the installation and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the setup guide, enter admin password when prompted.
3. Allow any privacy access in System Preferences if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the setup script with sudo rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finalize the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA token.
4. Click Establish connection and confirm the status.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter errors:
- Verify network connectivity.
- Reboot the client.
- Remove and reinstall the client.
- Consult the log files for errors and search Cisco support.
Requirements
Before the user commence, check the below items:
- platform compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Administrator privileges on the machine.
- Internet connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Chromium, FF, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the official webpage or your enterprise intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN package for your platform.
4. Click the download link and save the installer.
Verify the download
Once the download process, confirm the installer:
- File size should agree with the published size.
- When available, verify the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the visual steps:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Finish the installation and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the setup guide, enter admin password when prompted.
3. Allow any privacy access in System Preferences if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the setup script with sudo rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finalize the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA token.
4. Click Establish connection and confirm the status.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter errors:
- Verify network connectivity.
- Reboot the client.
- Remove and reinstall the client.
- Consult the log files for errors and search Cisco support.
