Obtain and Set up Cisco Systems AnyConnect VPN is a simple operation if you adhere to the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the administrator commence, confirm the listed requirements:
- Operating system support: Windows 7+, Mac OS, or Linux.
- Admin privileges on the computer.
- network access for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Google Chrome, FF, or Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your company intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN installer for your OS.
4. Click the get button and save the package.
Verify the download
Following the file download, check the installer:
- Downloaded size should agree with the published size.
- Where provided, confirm the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the screen steps:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Finalize 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 installation wizard, enter administrator auth when asked.
3. Grant any privacy access in macOS settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the package
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the install script with elevated privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console prompts to finish the installation.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect application.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA verification.
4. Click Begin connection and verify the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Verify network connection.
- Power cycle the client.
- Uninstall and reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the logs for errors and search Cisco documentation.