Obtain and Deploy Cisco AnyConnect VPN is a easy operation if you observe the steps below.
Requirements
Before you start, check the below prerequisites:
- platform support: Windows 7+, Mac OS, or Linux.
- Administrator rights on the device.
- network connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor webpage or your company download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your OS.
4. Click the obtain link and save the installer.
Verify the download
After the download process, confirm the installer:
- Downloaded size should match the expected value.
- When available, check the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the visual prompts:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the default features.
3. Complete the install and restart if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installation wizard, enter administrator credentials when requested.
3. Grant any system exceptions in macOS settings if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if archived.
2. Run the setup script with root privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console prompts to finish the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect application.
2. Enter the VPN server address.
3. Provide your username and password and any MFA token.
4. Click Connect and confirm the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face errors:
- Check network access.
- Power cycle the application.
- Reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the system logs for errors and search Cisco support.