Obtain plus Deploy Cisco Inc. AnyConnect VPN is a simple procedure if you observe the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the user start, check the following items:
- Operating system requirements: Windows 7+, Mac OS, or Linux distributions.
- Elevated privileges on the device.
- network connectivity for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a browser such as Chrome, FF, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor site or your company portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN installer for your OS.
4. Click the get link and save the package.
Verify the download
After the file download, verify the package:
- Downloaded size should agree with the listed value.
- If available, confirm the signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the screen steps:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Finish the installation and reboot if needed.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installation prompts, enter admin auth when requested.
3. Permit any privacy access in System Preferences if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the install script with root permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finish the installation.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the gateway address.
3. Provide your login details and any MFA token.
4. Click Begin connection and confirm the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face errors:
- Verify network access.
- Reboot the client.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the log files for errors and search Cisco support.