Obtain plus Deploy Cisco AnyConnect VPN is a straightforward operation if you observe the directions below.
Requirements
Before you start, confirm the following items:
- Operating system compatibility: Windows 7+, Apple macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Administrator rights on the computer.
- Internet connection for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Chrome, FF, or Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor webpage or your enterprise portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect Secure Mobility package for your platform.
4. Click the get link and save the installer.
Verify the download
Following the download, check the installer:
- Size should match the expected figure.
- If available, confirm the signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Complete the setup and restart if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the setup prompts, enter administrator password when asked.
3. Grant any security permissions in System Settings if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ivclient/Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client/releases if packed.
2. Run the installation script with root rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console prompts to finalize the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect application.
2. Enter the gateway URL.
3. Provide your username and password and any MFA verification.
4. Click Establish connection and check the status.
Troubleshooting
If you run into errors:
- Confirm network connectivity.
- Power cycle the application.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the log files for details and search Cisco knowledge base.