AnyConnect VPN / Use on a Windows computer

Objective

• To provide instruction on using Cisco AnyConnect VPN on a Windows computer

Environment

• 10393: VPN Client
  • Cisco AnyConnect VPN
• Software & Apps
• Computing: Personally-owned Computer
• Computing: University-owned Computer
• Windows

Rationale

• Miami has an Internet Firewall that restricts the functions that can be performed by computers that are NOT directly connected to Miami's network. VPN allows a computer that is accessing our network from off-campus to behave as if it is on-campus

Resolution 

1. Click in the Start menu search text box and type Cisco AnyConnect
2. Select Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
3. The VPN: Connected to field should be pre-populated with muvpn.miamioh.edu
   • If not, enter muvpn.miamioh.edu into the connection field
4. When prompted, enter your UniqueID and MUnet password
   • Entering the password will generate a Duo Push to your installed Duo app on your first enrolled device —  if you don't have Duo Mobile installed on a device or you prefer a different authentication method, a comma is required followed by your preferred Duo method. Using a comma after the password will allow the following options: push2, passphrase, sms, sms2
     • Example: password,[Duo option]
   • Review this KB article for more on how to use Duo authentication in VPN
5. Tap OK to connect
6. After a few moments, the window will disappear
   • Note the Cisco AnyConnect VPN lock icon in the Windows System Tray, near the clock in the bottom-right of your screen

Disconnect VPN

• To close the VPN connection, right-click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN lock icon and select the Disconnect option

Notes

• Learn how to use Duo authentication with VPN
• Get Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows
• University-owned PC users can also install AnyConnect via Software Center
  • Follow these KB instructions to install software on a PC via Software Center