Cisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client is the name of a security application from Cisco Systems that features Virtual Private Network (VPN) client support. This application replaces the obsolete Cisco VPN Client. Cisco AnyConnect should not be confused with the AnyConnect console shell application.
VPN Functionality of the AnyConnect Client
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A VPN client enables remote network access. The additional security protections that VPN connections offer are particularly useful when tunneling into private business networks from internet hotspots and other public networks.
TheCisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client runs on Windows 7 and newer, Mac OS X, macOS, and Linux systems. The VPN portion of the client allows end users to control options for:
- Automatically reconnecting the VPN when a connection drops
- Allowing local network (LAN) access during non-split tunnel VPN sessions
- Blocking connections to untrusted servers
Cisco also supports mobile app versions of the software named Cisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client for Mobile Platforms. These free client apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon’s Appstore.
Installing and Using Cisco AnyConnect VPN
To use Cisco AnyConnect, users must install the software application and configure a profile for each server connection. The profiles require server-side VPN support—an addressable Cisco network appliance or other gateway device configured with the necessary VPN capabilities and AnyConnect licensing—in order to work. Businesses and universities typically bundle preconfigured profiles as part of their customized software installation packages.
Launching the VPN client after it is installed brings up a window with a selectable list of installed profiles. Choosing one from the list and the Connect button initiates a new VPN session. The application prompts for a username and password to complete authentication. Similarly, choosing Disconnect terminates the active session.
While older versions only supported SSL, AnyConnect VPN currently supports both SSL and IPsec (with appropriate Cisco licensing).
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Main Set Up Steps
Before you begin please have your VPN’s IP address, your username, password, shared secret, certificate, and/or group name ready. If you do not have this information please contact support using the options at the bottom of this page or by visiting http://www.liquidweb.com/support.
Open System Preferences and click on the Network icon:
On the Network screen, click on the + symbol in the lower left:
On the following screen click on the Interface drop-down menu and choose VPN:
Click on the VPN Type menu and choose Cisco IPSec:
Give your new VPN connection a label in the Service Name text field (1) (this can be any name you choose) and click Create (2):
Back on the main Network screen, click on your new VPN name in the list on the left side. Enter your VPN server’s IP address, your user name (Account Name), and password:
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If you leave the checkbox marked Show VPN status in the menu bar checked a new menubar icon will appears that allows you quickly turn the VPN connection on and off.
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Click on the Authentication Settings button and enter the VPN’s Shared Secret, Certificate, and/or Group Name. Click OK when done:
Depending on your network and VPN configuration you may now start using your new VPN connection. If you need to add settings for DNS servers or Proxies when using the VPN please see the screenshots below for reference.
Optional Set Up Steps
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The settings below can be reached by clicking the Advanced… button when viewing your VPN connection in the network list.
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DNS Servers and Search Domains
Proxy Settings
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