Obtain and Set up Cisco Inc. AnyConnect is a easy process if you observe the directions below.
Requirements
Before the user begin, check the listed items:
- platform requirements: Windows 10/11, Mac OS, or Linux distributions.
- Elevated privileges on the machine.
- Internet connectivity for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a browser such as Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the official webpage or your organization download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN installer for your operating system.
4. Click the get download link and save the package.
Verify the download
After the download process, check the installer:
- Downloaded size should match the listed size.
- When available, verify the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Run as admin.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the recommended features.
3. Finish the setup and log off and on if required.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the package.
2. Follow the installation wizard, enter admin password when prompted.
3. Permit any privacy exceptions in System Settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if archived.
2. Run the installation script with sudo privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console instructions to complete the installation.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the server URL.
3. Provide your username and password and any MFA verification.
4. Click Connect and confirm the status.
Troubleshooting
If you face problems:
- Confirm network access.
- Power cycle the software.
- Uninstall and reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the system logs for errors and search Cisco knowledge base.