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30-04-2021
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The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration. Use Cisco AnyConnect VPN to securely access the Student Information System (SIS) and other IT administration systems VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing USC computing resources.

Step 9: The first time you launch the client, enter 'vpn.olemiss.edu'. To establish a secure VPN connection, click Connect.To end your VPN session, click Disconnect.

This page provides instructions on how to download, install, and connect to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client from mobile devices that runs the Android operating system.

  1. Home Apps Cisco AnyConnect. Cisco AnyConnect Offered by: Cisco Systems, Inc.
  2. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility (VPN) can be installed through the UND Software Center if you are on campus. Installing apps this way does not require admin credentials. If you are working remotely from off campus, follow the directions below for non-UND-owned computers.
  3. Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows installer. Double-click the InstallAnyConnect.exe file. When a message saying the Cisco AnyConnect client has been installed, click OK. Connect to the Stanford VPN. Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client client.
  4. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cisco AnyConnect for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows. The best alternative is OpenVPN, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cisco AnyConnect are WireGuard (Free, Open Source), OpenConnect GUI (Free, Open Source), sshuttle (Free, Open Source).

Note: Due to the many different types of Android devices, not every Android-based device will work in the same way. ITS is not able to guarantee that these instructions will work on every Android device (4.0 and later). This documentation was created using Android 4.2.2 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

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Installing and Configuring the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

To install and configure the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client on an Internet-connected Android device:

  1. Download and install the AnyConnect ICS+ client from the Google Play Store.
  2. Once the app has finished installing, select Open to launch the application.
  3. On the next screen, click OK to accept the license agreement.
  4. To configure your USC VPN connection, tap Connection.
  5. On the Advanced Preferences screen, tap Add New VPN Connection.
  6. On the Connection Editor screen, fill in the following information:
    1. In the Description field, type USC.
    2. In the Server Address field, type sslvpn2.usc.edu and then tap Done.

Connecting to VPN

Once you have configured your USC VPN connection, you will need to take the following steps every time you want to connect to VPN:

  • Select the AnyConnect VPN icon from your device and then tap AnyConnect VPN.
    • On the AnyConnect screen:
    1. Choose the appropriate VPN Group Authentication Profile for your location from the Group pull-down menu. For information describing each of these authentication profiles, please see the VPN Frequently Asked Questions page.
    2. In the Username field, enter your USC NetID username. Your USC NetID username and password are the username and password you use to connect to services such as my.usc.edu and Workday.
    3. In the Password field, enter your USC NetID password.
    4. Tap Next.

    NOTE: The first time you connect, you will be asked to trust the application. Check the box next to I trust this application. to accept this and connect to VPN.

  • When you have successfully connected to USC VPN, the app will say Connected under AnyConnect VPN.

    • Disconnecting from VPN

    To disconnect from VPN, move the slider next to AnyConnect VPN to Off.

    Getting Help

    If you need help installing and connecting to your AnyConnect Secure Mobility client, contact the ITS Customer Support Center.

    This article refers to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN. If you're looking for information on the Prisma Access VPN Beta that uses the GobalConnect app, see: Prisma Access VPN Landing Page.
    If you're not sure which service you're using, see: How do I know if I'm using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN or the Prisma Access VPN?

    On this page:

    Primer

    This guide will assist with the installation of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client for Windows (Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10).

    Cisco Anyconnect App Download

    Installation

    Cisco Anyconnect App Store

    You need administrator level account access to install this software. When prompted with Windows UAC (User Access Control) you need to allow to install this software.

    1. Download the VPN installer from MIT's download page, Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Windows. Note:MIT certificates required.
    2. Find and double click the downloaded file named 'anyconnect-win-4.5.XXXXXX.exe', where XXXXXX is the sub-version number of the installer.
    3. On the following screen titled 'Welcome to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup Wizard', click Next.
    4. When presented with the software license agreement, click I accept on the slide-down menu and click Next.
    5. Click Install when prompted (Note: the user must be an administrator of the machine to install).
      Note: You may be warned the program comes from an unknown publisher and asked to confirm that you want to allow it to make changes to your computer. Click Yes to continue.
    6. When installer begins installation you will see
    7. Click Finish when prompted to complete installation.

      Connect

    8. Launch Cisco AnyConnect.
    9. Enter the address of the MIT Cisco VPN:
      • Duo (two-factor authentication) required users must use: vpn.mit.edu/duo.
      • Non-Duo (single-factor authentication): vpn.mit.edu
    10. Click Connect.
    11. When prompted, enter your MIT username and password.
    12. For Duo users, in the field labeled 'Second Password' you can enter one of the following options:
      1. push - Duo will send a push notification to your registered cell phone with the Duo Security mobile app installed
      2. push2 - Duo will send a push notification to your _second registered device with the Duo Security mobile app installed_
      3. sms - Duo will send anSMSto your registered cell phone; then enter that as your second password (you will fill out the login info twice with this method, first to get the sms code, then to enter it)
      4. phone - Duo will call your registered cell phone
      5. phone2 - Duo will call your second registered cell phone
      6. The one time code generated by your hardware token or the Duo Security mobile app (the code changes ever 60 seconds)
        In this example, we've entered 'push' in the 'Second Password' field.
        Sometimes methods with lag time, like Call, will time out before allowing you to complete Duo Authentication. SMS and one time codes generated by your hardware token (yubikey) or the Duo Security mobile app are the fastest methods and can help you avoid time-out issues.
        'How to call different devices'
        If you have multiple devices that can use the same method, for instance two mobile phones or two phones that can receive phone calls, you can reference them by different numbers. For instance, to call the top device on your managed devices page (http://duo.mit.edu), you can use 'phone' (for the default) or 'phone1' to call the second phone, you can use 'phone2'.


    13. In this example, you will receive a push notification on your cell phone. Click Approve.
    14. Cisco AnyConnect should now present you with the MIT VPN banner and the VPN connection will complete.

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