Obtain and Deploy Cisco Inc. AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a simple process if you adhere to the steps below.
Requirements
Before the administrator begin, confirm the below items:
- Operating system requirements: Windows 7+, Apple macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Administrator privileges on the computer.
- web access for the download.
Download procedure
1. Open a browser such as Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your enterprise portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your operating system.
4. Click the obtain button and save the package.
Verify the download
Once the download, verify the file:
- File size should correspond to the published size.
- When available, check the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Run as admin.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the standard options.
3. Complete the install and log off and on if required.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installer guide, enter admin auth when asked.
3. Permit any security exceptions in System Preferences if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the setup script with root privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console prompts to finalize the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the VPN server URL.
3. Provide your login details and any MFA token.
4. Click Connect and verify the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face issues:
- Confirm network connection.
- Reboot the client.
- Remove and reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the system logs for messages and search Cisco documentation.