13-05-2021

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This page provides instructions on how to install and connect to Cisco AnyConnect client for Macintosh OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and later.

The Cisco AnyConnect VPN client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration. VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing USC computing resources.

You will need to install the Java Runtime Environment before you will be able to successfully install the AnyConnect client. You can download this Java program at www.java.com.

Installing and Connecting with the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

  1. Point your browser to vpn.usc.edu.
  2. Enter your USC NetID username and password. 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. 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.
  4. Click Login.
  1. Click the Start AnyConnect link on the upper-left side of your browser window to begin installing the AnyConnect program.
    If you receive the dialog box below, click Allow to continue with the installation.
  1. Once the installation is complete, you will be automatically connected to USC’s VPN. You should now see the icon, located in the menu bar, that indicates connection. This icon, represented by two green dots and a gold lock, is circled in the image below.

Disconnecting from the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

To disconnect from the AnyConnect Secure Mobility connection:

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  1. Click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon in your menu bar.
  2. From the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client menu, selet Disconnect.

NOTE: The icon that indicates disconnection is represented by Cisco AnyConnect icon, as shown below.

Reconnecting to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

You can reconnect to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client using two different methods:

  • Log in at vpn.usc.edu, click Start AnyConnect, and follow the instructions for Installing and Connecting with the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client again.

or

  • From the menu bar, click the Cisco AnyConnect icon.
    1. Select Connect from the Cisco AnyConnect menu.
    2. On the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client screen, 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.
    3. Enter your USC NetID username and password. Your USC NetID username and password are the username and password you use to connect to services such as my.usc.edu and Workday.
    4. Click Connect.

Once you are connected, you will see the icon, located in the menu bar, that indicates connection. This icon, represented by two green dots and a gold lock, is outlined in red in the image below.

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Getting Help

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

Cisco AnyConnect is the recommended VPN client for Mac. The built-in VPN client for Mac is another option but is more likely to suffer from disconnects.

Overview

Stanford's VPN allows you to connect to Stanford's network as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. To connect to the VPN from your Mac you need to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client.

Two types of VPN are available:

  • Default Stanford (split-tunnel). When using Stanford's VPN from home, we generally recommend using the Default Stanford split-tunnel VPN. This routes and encrypts all traffic going to Stanford sites and systems through the Stanford network as if you were on campus. All non-Stanford traffic proceeds to its destination directly.
  • Full Traffic (non-split-tunnel). This encrypts all internet traffic from your computer but may inadvertently block you from using resources on your local network, such as a networked printer at home. If you are traveling or using wi-fi in an untrusted location like a coffee shop or hotel, you may wish to encrypt all of your internet traffic through the Full Traffic non-split-tunnel VPN to provide an additional layer of security.

You can select the type of VPN you want to use each time you connect.

Install the VPN client

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  1. Download the Cisco AnyConnect installer for Mac.
  2. Double-click the InstallAnyConnect.pkg file to start the Cisco AnyConnect Installer wizard.
  3. When the Welcome window displays, click Continue.
  4. Select your hard drive as the destination where you want to install Cisco AnyConnect and then click Continue.
  5. Click Install to perform a standard installation of the software.
  6. At the prompt, enter your administrator account password for the Mac and click Install Software.
  7. When the software has finished installing, click Close.

Connect to the Stanford VPN

  1. To launch the VPN client, open your Applications folder and navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.app.
  2. When prompted for a VPN, enter su-vpn.stanford.edu and then click Connect.
  3. Enter the following information and then click OK:
    • Group: select Default Stanford split- tunnel (non-Stanford traffic flows normally on an unencrypted internet connection) or Full Traffic non-split-tunnel (all internet traffic flows through the VPN connection)
    • Username: your SUNet ID
    • Password: your SUNet ID password

  4. Next, the prompt for two-step authentication displays.
    • Enter a passcode or enter the number that corresponds to another option(in this example, enter 1 to authenticate using Duo Push on an iPad). You may have to scroll down the list to see all of your options. Then click Continue.
    • If your only registered authentication method is printed list, hardware token, or Google Authenticator, the menu does not display. Enter a passcode in the Answer field and click Continue.
  5. Click Accept to connect to the Stanford Public VPN service.
  6. Once the VPN connection is established, the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock appears in the dock.

Disconnect from the Stanford VPN

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  1. Click the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock.
  2. At the prompt, click Disconnect.