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The new Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Samsung Knox enabled devices. It gives the administrators the ability to keep a track on the end-point application usage. Mobile Device Support. AnyConnect provides services that can be deployed to the most used device in today’s workforce. If you have a guest account, Technology Services recommends VPN, Virtual Private Networking (VPN) for Mobile for on-campus use. Contact your host for help downloading and installing the VPN if you need guest access for off-campus use. Download the Windows VPN installation package from WebStore. We don't have any change log information yet for version 4.8.03052 of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Sometimes publishers take a little while to make this information available, so please check back in a few days to see if it has been updated. The Cisco Umbrella module for AnyConnect on Android provides DNS-layer protection for Android v6.0.1 and later and can be enabled with or without an AnyConnect license LICENSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select.

Objective

This article shows you how to download and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a Windows Computer.

This article is only applicable to the RV34x series routers, 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.

Prerequisites

  • Purchase client licenses from a partner like CDW or through your company's device procurement. To find sellers, you can search for the license L-AC-PLS-LIC= Qty=25 Duration=12. For more details on licensing, open the Licensing Information tab below.
  • Download the latest version of firmware available for your router.
  • Windows versions 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or later.

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Applicable Devices | Software Version

  • RV340 | 1.0.03.21 (Download latest)
  • RV340W | 1.0.03.21 (Download latest)
  • RV345 | 1.0.03.21 (Download latest)
  • RV345P | 1.0.03.21 (Download latest)

AnyConnect Software Version

  • AnyConnect | 4.10.x (Download latest)

Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Licensing Information

This toggled section provides details on Anyconnect licensing.

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AnyConnect client licenses allow the use of the AnyConnect desktop clients as well as any of the AnyConnect mobile clients that are available. To try out AnyConnect on mobile devices:

Firmware versions 1.0.3.15 and later

As of March 2019, server licenses using AnyConnect for RV34x fimware version 1.0.3.15 and later are no longer required. 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. Click here to visit the downloads page and select your model. Then select Small Business Router Firmware. Choose the latest version available.

Want to know more about AnyConnect licensing? Here are some resources:

  • AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Features, Licenses, and OSs, Release 4.8.
  • Cisco RV340 Series and Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Community Discussion Forum.
  • AnyConnect Licensing FAQs.

Step 1

Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client here.

Most users will select the AnyConnect Pre-deployment Package for Windows option. The images in this article are for AnyConnect v4.10.x, which was latest version at the time of writing this document.
If you purchased a license and you are unable to download AnyConnect, call +1 919-993-2724. Select option 2. You will need to know your Cisco ID (the one you use to log into Cisco.com) and the sales order number when you call. They will get that situation all straightened out.

Step 2

Navigate Windows File Explorer to the installer file. Double-click Setup.exe to initiate the installation process.

Check your Downloads folder to locate the AnyConnect files. Browser based downloads are often deposited into the downloads folder on your device on windows. The path to the file often resembles C:Users[Your User ID]Downloads with the C:/ referring to your devices storage drive.

Step 3

A pop-up window may ask for permissions, in this case, select Yes. If your pop-up asks if you are sure you want to run this software, select Run.

Step 4

Check the check boxes for the modules that you need to install.

  • Core & VPN - Includes AnyConnect core client with VPN capability.
  • Start Before Login - User sees the AnyConnect GUI logon dialog before the Windows logon dialog box appears.
  • Network Access Manager - It is a client software that provides a secure Layer 2 network.
  • VPN Posture (Hostscan) - Provides the client the ability to identify the operating system, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software installed on the host.
  • AMP Enabler - It is used as a medium for deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for endpoints.
  • Network Visibility Module - Collects rich flow context from an endpoint on or off premise and provides visibility into network connected devices.
  • Cloud Web Security - It is an endpoint component that routes HTTP traffic to a Cisco Cloud Web Security scanning proxy.
  • Umbrella Roaming Security - Provides DNS-layer security when no VPN is active.
  • ISE Posture - It is similar to VPN Posture; performs a client-side evaluation.
  • Select All - Selects all modules.
  • Diagnostic and Reporting Tool - It is used to collect data for troubleshooting AnyConnect installation and connection problems.
All modules will be installed by default unless you manually uncheck the boxes.

Step 5

(Optional) Check the Lock Down Component Services check box if the feature needs to be enabled. Enabling this feature will prevent users from disabling the Windows Web Security service.

In this example, Lock Down Component Services is not enabled.

Step 6

Click Install Selected.

Step 7

Click OK.

Step 8

Carefully review the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click Accept.

Conclusion and Next Steps after Installation

There you have it! You have now successfully installed the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on your computer.

Wondering what the next steps are? Don't worry. If you need help configuring AnyConnect on your router, check out Configure AnyConnect VPN Connectivity on the RV34x Series Router.

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By the way, once the configurations are complete on the router, you can view your connection on the lower right-hand of your screen. Click the up arrow and hover over the AnyConnect icon to see the details.

AnyConnect App

The Anyconnect App can be downloaded from the Google Play store or the Apple store.

Additional Resources

As part of its ongoing cybersecurity strategy, The Division of Information Technology has implemented a mandatory two-factor authentication for the Enterprise Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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What is two-factor authentication?

To increase security measures on your account, two-factor authentication requires two steps to log in. The first step is using something you know (i.e., your password), and the second step is something you have (i.e., cell phone) to securely verify your identity.

What is required to use the VPN?
  • Enroll your phone for two-factor
  • Cisco AnyConnect client

Cisco Anyconnect Mobile Client

AnyConnect

FIU implements the AnyConnect VPN client to allow FIU users to connect on and off campus to the FIU network through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.

  • Supported Operating Systems
  • System Requirements
  • AnyConnect Clients
  • Installing the AnyConnect

Supported Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows

  • Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

MAC OS X

  • Mac OS X 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)
  • Mac OS X versions 10.10 and lower are no longer supported

Linux

  • Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x and 7.x (64-bit)
  • Ubuntu 14.04 (LTS), 16.04 (LTS), and 18.04 (LTS) (64-bit only)

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows

  • Pentium class processor or greater.
  • 100 MB hard disk space.
  • Microsoft Installer, version 3.1.

MAC OS X

  • 50MB of hard disk space.
  • To operate correctly with Mac OS X, AnyConnect requires a minimum display resolution of 1024 by 640 pixels.

Linux

  • x86 instruction set.
  • 32-bit or 64-bit processor.
  • 32 MB RAM.
  • 20 MB hard disk space.
  • Superuser privileges are required for installation.
  • libstdc++ users must have libstdc++.so.6(GLIBCXX_3.4) or higher, but below version 4.

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MAC OS X

  • Intel download 4.9.X

AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Android Devices

All Android AnyConnect packages are available for installation and upgrade from the Google Play Store

For additional information regarding supported Android devices, please visit Cisco's support documentation

AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Apple Devices

All Apple AnyConnect packages are available for installation and upgrade from the Apple App Store

For additional information regarding supported Apple devices, please visit Cisco's support documentation

TwoFactor

Enroll

In order to verify your identity, you will be required to enroll your phone (“something you have”) in FIU’s two-factor authentication system.

Please review these simple step-by-step instructions below to enroll your phone:

  • Visit login.fiu.edu/enroll
  • Log in using your FIU username and password
  • When prompted, enter the phone number of the device you would like to enroll in two-factor authentication (FIU numbers will not be accepted).
  • Specify what type of device corresponds to the enrolled number
  • When prompted, enter the code you received
  • You are now enrolled in two-factor authentication

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TwoFactor with VPN

Launch your Cisco AnyConnect VPN client, you will be prompted for your FIU username, password, and a “second password”. In this second password field, you will specify your preferred verification method (“something you have”).

In the second password field, you will be required to type “push”, “phone”, or “sms”.

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  • Push: uses the DUO Mobile app *
  • Phone: places an automated voice call *
  • SMS: sends unique verification codes via text messages **

(*Note: Your carrier’s data and message rates may apply)

(**Note: Your carrier’s data and message rates may apply, 10 codes are sent in one text message to use 10 different times.)

Signing into Any Connect VPN using Two-Factor

FAQs

What is SSL VPN?
SSL VPN is a client application used to connect to the VPN. This is an application, which gets installed on the computer. This client has support for 64bit systems. This is also known as the AnyConnect client.

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What is my username and password?
Use your My Accounts username and password to access the FIU VPN.Visit https://myaccounts.fiu.edu for additional information.
I need to access systems behind a firewall what vpn would be best to use?
AnyConnect client.
Can I use VPN on my iphone?
Yes. Please look above for supported devices.