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Before users can connect to the Rutgers VPN with the Cisco AnyConnect app, they need to do the following:

Jun 15, 2020 AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a modular endpoint software product. It not only provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) access through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Internet Key Exchange version2 (IKEv2) but also offers enhanced security through various built-in modules. Look for the Cisco folder and open it; Then double click on Uninstall Anyconnect to start the uninstall process; Follow instructions to uninstall VPN program; Here's the procedure for manually uninstalling the AnyConnect client from a Mac OS X system. As root, run the following shell script from the Terminal. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client provides remote users with secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. It provides remote end users with the benefits of a Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN client, and supports applications and functions not available on.

  1. Activate the Remote Access Service on their netID account
  2. Enroll in NetID+

Remote Access Activation

Before using Cisco AnyConnect you will need to activate the service on your NetID.

  1. Go to https://netid.rutgers.edu and select Service Activation on the left of the site.
  2. Log in with NetID and password
  3. You will see the following screen:
  4. Select the Remote Access VPN, Cisco AnyConnect Access for Rutgers Option
    • NOTE: You don’t have to activate the service again if you have [You already have this account.] listed next to the Remote Access option.
  5. Click the “Activate Services” button

NetID+ Enrollment

  • Go to https://netid.rutgers.edu and click on the Activate netID button.

Downloading & Installing Cisco AnyConnect Client

The screen shots that follow are what the user should see upon installing Cisco AnyConnect VPN on a Mac. Some images may be slightly different on each system and OS version.

  1. Download the AnyConnect installer from https://vpn.rutgers.edu

Once you’ve authenticated an automatic installation should begin. If it fails to start downloading you should see an option to click “AnyConnect VPN” and you will be prompted to save the client.

  1. In the Downloads folder, locate and run the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client installation package.

Cisco AnyConnect can only be installed by a user with admin rights on a Mac. Mac OS security initially blocks the Cisco extensions.

Cisco AnyConnect will install but the System Extensions will be blocked by the OS.

  1. Click on Open Preferences in either of the popup windows.
  2. Click on the Lock in the lower left to enter an admin user’s username and password.
  1. Click on Allow to unblock the extension.

A dialog box will appear stating that the System extension has been enabled.

To launch Cisco AnyConnect

  1. Go to Applications/Cisco and double click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
  2. Enter the address of the VPN, vpn.rutgers.edu
  3. You will be prompted for your username, password and Duo Action. Enter your NetID username and password. For Duo Action, enter push, phone or sms depending on how your NetID + account is setup.

Your Mac will now be connected to the Rutgers VPN.

Objective

This article shows you how to download and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.8 on a Mac Computer. This article is applicable only to Cisco Business products that includes the RV34x series routers and not Enterprise products.

Introduction

AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a modular endpoint software product. It not only provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) access through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Internet Key Exchange version2 (IKEv2) but also offers enhanced security through various built-in modules. Why use a VPN? A VPN connection allows users to access, send, and receive data to and from a private network by means of going through a public or shared network such as the Internet but still ensuring a secure connection to an underlying network infrastructure to protect the private network and its resources.

Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Mac Os Catalina

If you are using a Windows computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Windows.

Applicable Devices | Software Version

  • RV340 - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV340W - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV345 - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV345P - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)

AnyConnect and Mac Software Version

  • AnyConnect (This document uses AnyConnect version 4.8 | Link to download)
  • Mac OS Catalina (10.15) is compatible with AnyConnect 4.8 and later

    • Note: You will encounter issues if you attempt to use Mac OS Catalina with earlier versions of AnyConnect (AnyConnect 4.8 Release Notes | Details from Apple )

  • Mac OS Mojave (10.14) is compatible with AnyConnect 4.9.05042 and below

    • For more details about the supported operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, refer to the article on Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Supported Operating Systems and Requirements. You can also check the Release Notes of the relevant versions for the most updated information.

Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Licensing Information

AnyConnect client licenses allow the use of the AnyConnect desktop clients as well as any of the AnyConnect mobile clients that are available.

Licensing Structure - Firmware versions 1.0.3.15 and later

As of March 2019, using RV340 series routers version 1.0.3.15 and later no longer require server licenses. Now you will need only a client license to download and use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. A client license enables the VPN functionality and are sold in packs of 25 from partners like CDW or through your company's device procurement.

We recommend the following user license for use with the RV340 Series:

  • L-AC-PLS-LIC= Qty=25 Duration=12

Licensing Structure - Firmware versions 1.0.2.16 or lower

If you have not yet updated your firmware, please do so now. Do not delay. Click here to visit the downloads page for the RV34X series.

For further information and community discussion on AnyConnect licensing updates, click here.

For AnyConnect Licensing FAQs, click here.

Step 1

Download AnyConnect here.

Install the AnyConnect Pre-deployment Package for the MAC operating systems.

Step 2

Double-click the installer.

Step 3

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Click Continue.

Step 4

Go over the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click Continue.

Step 5

Click Agree.

Step 6

Choose the components to be installed by checking or unchecking the corresponding check boxes. All components are installed by default.

The items you select in this screen will appear as options in AnyConnect. If deploying AnyConnect for end-users, you may want to consider deselecting options.

Step 7

Click Continue.

Step 8

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Click Install.

Step 9

(Optional) Enter your password in the Password field.

Step 10

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Click Install Software.

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Step 11

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Click Close.

You have now successfully installed the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software on your Mac computer.

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Additional Resources

AnyConnect App

To try out AnyConnect on mobile devices, the App can be downloaded from Google Play store or Apple store.

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