Cisco Ssl Vpn Mac

  



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.

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What is an SSL VPN? An SSL VPN stands for Secure Sockets Layer virtual private network. SSL VPN allows the users to remotely access the restricted network resources via a secure and authenticated pathway. It give the appearance to the user that the user is connected to a local network irrespective of his/her geographical location. What is an SSL VPN? An SSL VPN stands for Secure Sockets Layer virtual private network. SSL VPN allows the users to remotely access the restricted network resources via a secure and authenticated pathway. It give the appearance to the user that the user is connected to a local network irrespective of his/her geographical location.

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.

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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

  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

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

Installing the VPN
Uninstalling the VPN
Connecting to VPN | Disconnect from VPN
Connecting to FULL VPN | Disconnect from FULL VPN

Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

Note: Use the Safari browser when downloading this software.

  1. Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client installer for Mac.

  2. Enter theCougarNetcredentials.

  3. Click Login.

  4. Click Download for macOS link to download the software.

  5. Click Allow.

  6. If you get a DMG file double click the file, which is located in Finder/Downloads.

  7. Double-click the AnyConnect.pkg file to start the Cisco AnyConnect Installer wizard.


  8. When the Welcome window displays, click Continue.

  9. Click Continue.
  10. Click Agree.

  11. Select your hard drive as the destination where you want to install Cisco AnyConnect and then click Continue if you receive this screen.

  12. Click Install.

  13. Allow a moment for the software to install.

  14. At the prompt, enter your administrator account password for the Mac and click Install Software.

  15. Now to allow system extension at bottom of this window click Open Preferences.

  16. Click Allow.

  17. The installation was successful click Close.
  18. Click Move to Trash. You are now ready to use CISCO AnyConnect VPN click Finder/Applications/CISCO. Double click CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.app.


Uninstalling the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

  1. Click Finder icon.
  2. Click Applications. Double click CISCO folder.
  3. Double click UninstallAnyConnect.
  4. Click Uninstall.
  5. Enter Admin password.
  6. Enter Admin password again if prompted. Click OK.
  7. Uninstall is completed.

Connecting to the UH VPN

This is for users that need to access UH secure network resources from off campus.

  1. To launch the VPN client, open your Applications folder and navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

  2. Type vpn.uh.edu.

  3. Click Connect.

  4. Enter the following information and then click OK:

    • Group: UHVPN
    • Password: your COUGARNET password

      Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN.

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Disconnect from the UH VPN

  1. Click the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock.

  2. At the prompt, click Disconnect.

Note: If you disconnect from UH VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.

Connecting to the Full UH VPN

This is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by UH Libraries.

  1. To launch the VPN client, open your Applications folder and navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

  2. Type full-vpn.uh.edu.

  3. Click Connect.

  4. Enter the following information and then click OK:

    • Group: full-vpn
    • Password: your COUGARNET password

      Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN.

Disconnect from the Full UH VPN

  1. Click the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock.

  2. At the prompt, click Disconnect.

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Note: If you disconnect from the full UH VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.