AnyConnect VPN / Use on macOS computer

Objective

• To provide instructions on using Cisco AnyConnect VPN on a macOS computer

Environment

• 10393: VPN Client
  • Cisco AnyConnect VPN
• Security
• Software & Apps
• Personally Owned Computer
• University-owned Computer
  • macOS

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. Press Command-key+space-bar to open Spotlight Search
2. Enter AnyConnect in the Spotlight search field
3. Double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client application
4. In the AnyConnect window, the VPN: Connected to field should be pre-populated with muvpn.miamioh.edu
   • If not, enter muvpn.miamioh.edu into the connection field
5. 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 
6. Tap OK to connect
7. After a few moments, the window will disappear
   • Note the Cisco AnyConnect VPN lock icon in the Apple toolbar near the top-right of your screen

Disconnect VPN

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

Notes

• Learn how to use Duo authentication with VPN
• University-owned Mac users can also install AnyConnect via Self Service. Follow these KB instructions to install software on a Mac via Self Service