Obtain and Deploy Cisco Systems AnyConnect is a easy process if you follow the steps below.
Requirements
Before the administrator start, check the following requirements:
- Operating system compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, or Linux distributions.
- Administrator rights on the machine.
- network access for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chrome, FF, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the official Cisco webpage or your organization portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your OS.
4. Click the get link and save the file.
Verify the download
Once the download, check the file:
- File size should agree with the expected figure.
- Where provided, check the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the visual steps:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the recommended components.
3. Complete the setup and restart if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installer wizard, enter root password when prompted.
3. Grant any system permissions in System Settings if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the installation script with elevated permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the command-line messages to finalize the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the VPN server URL.
3. Provide your credentials and any 2FA verification.
4. Click Begin connection and check the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you run into problems:
- Confirm network access.
- Power cycle the application.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the logs for messages and search Cisco knowledge base.
