Get & Deploy Cisco AnyConnect is a easy operation if you follow the directions below.
Requirements
Before the user begin, confirm the below items:
- Operating system compatibility: Windows, Apple macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Elevated permissions on the machine.
- Internet connection for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the official Cisco site or your company intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN package for your OS.
4. Click the get link and save the package.
Verify the download
Once the download, verify the file:
- File size should match the expected value.
- Where provided, check the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the visual prompts:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Complete the installation and reboot if needed.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installation prompts, enter admin password when asked.
3. Grant any system exceptions in System Settings if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the setup script with root privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console instructions to finish the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any 2FA token.
4. Click Establish connection and check the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face problems:
- Confirm network connectivity.
- Restart the client.
- Reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the log files for details and search Cisco knowledge base.