Get and Install Cisco Systems AnyConnect is a straightforward procedure if you observe the steps below.
Requirements
Before you begin, verify the following items:
- OS support: Windows 7+, macOS, or Linux.
- Elevated permissions on the machine.
- network connectivity for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your organization download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN package for your operating system.
4. Click the obtain link and save the package.
Verify the download
Following the file download, confirm the installer:
- Size should correspond to the expected size.
- If available, verify the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the visual instructions:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the standard components.
3. Complete the setup and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installer wizard, enter administrator credentials when prompted.
3. Grant any privacy exceptions in System Preferences if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if archived.
2. Run the installation script with elevated permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to complete the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect.
2. Enter the gateway address.
3. Provide your credentials and any 2FA token.
4. Click Establish connection and confirm the status.
Troubleshooting
If you face problems:
- Check network connectivity.
- Power cycle the application.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the system logs for messages and search Cisco support.