Download plus Set up Cisco Systems AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a simple process if you observe the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the user begin, confirm the listed items:
- OS support: Windows, Apple macOS, or Linux.
- Administrator rights on the machine.
- web connection for the download.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chromium, Firefox, or Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your enterprise download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your OS.
4. Click the obtain button and save the package.
Verify the download
After the download process, check the file:
- File size should match the listed value.
- Where provided, verify the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Run as admin.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the standard options.
3. Finalize the install and restart if required.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installer guide, enter administrator credentials when requested.
3. Allow any privacy permissions in macOS settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the install script with sudo rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the terminal prompts to finish the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the gateway address.
3. Provide your login details and any multi-factor verification.
4. Click Begin connection and verify the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face issues:
- Verify network access.
- Power cycle the software.
- Reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the log files for details and search Cisco knowledge base.